Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Jamaica
Jamaica: Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes was 26.2% in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Jamaica, 1971–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Jamaica is 26.2%, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and up 51.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Jamaica peaked at 27.1% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 4.9%, in 1971.
That places Jamaica 118th out of 194 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.9% | — |
| 1972 | 5.3% | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 5.6% | +6.6% |
| 1974 | 5.4% | -3.3% |
| 1977 | 6.9% | +26.4% |
| 1981 | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 5.0% | -23.0% |
| 1989 | 5.2% | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 6.8% | +31.8% |
| 1992 | 6.8% | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 8.6% | +26.2% |
| 2000 | 13.9% | +62.1% |
| 2001 | 16.1% | +15.8% |
| 2002 | 16.8% | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 18.8% | +11.6% |
| 2004 | 19.0% | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 17.3% | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 17.3% | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 22.3% | +29.2% |
| 2009 | 22.2% | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 25.4% | +14.1% |
| 2011 | 24.8% | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 27.1% | +9.3% |
| 2013 | 25.6% | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 26.2% | +2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.6% | 4.9% | 6.9% | 5 |
| 1980s | 5.6% | 5.0% | 6.5% | 3 |
| 1990s | 7.4% | 6.8% | 8.6% | 3 |
| 2000s | 18.2% | 13.9% | 22.3% | 9 |
| 2010s | 25.8% | 24.8% | 27.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More education data for Jamaica
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 11,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,597 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,983 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 51,265 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 177,095 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 211,097 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 8.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0744 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Jamaica?
- Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Jamaica was 26.2% in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 27.1% in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.9% in 1971.
- How does Jamaica rank for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes?
- Jamaica ranks 118th out of 194 countries with data for 2015.
- Is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release