Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in Jamaica
Jamaica: Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age was 20.68 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in Jamaica, 1976–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2023, out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in Jamaica stood at 20.68.
The figure is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in Jamaica peaked at 22.18 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.5975, in 1977.
Jamaica ranks 7th of 34 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 8.66 | — |
| 1977 | 0.5975 | -93.1% |
| 1981 | 1.92 | +222.0% |
| 1983 | 1.79 | -7.2% |
| 1984 | 1.46 | -18.2% |
| 1985 | 0.8549 | -41.5% |
| 1986 | 3.16 | +269.7% |
| 1999 | 12.22 | +286.7% |
| 2000 | 15.81 | +29.3% |
| 2001 | 16.3 | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 14.71 | -9.7% |
| 2003 | 14.34 | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 9.65 | -32.7% |
| 2005 | 11.6 | +20.1% |
| 2013 | 16.86 | +45.4% |
| 2014 | 14.36 | -14.9% |
| 2015 | 14.57 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 22.18 | +52.2% |
| 2017 | 20.42 | -7.9% |
| 2018 | 18.87 | -7.6% |
| 2019 | 19.26 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 20.71 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 19.36 | -6.5% |
| 2023 | 20.68 | +6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.63 | 0.5975 | 8.66 | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.84 | 0.8549 | 3.16 | 5 |
| 1990s | 12.22 | 12.22 | 12.22 | 1 |
| 2000s | 13.74 | 9.65 | 16.3 | 6 |
| 2010s | 18.07 | 14.36 | 22.18 | 7 |
| 2020s | 20.25 | 19.36 | 20.71 | 3 |
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 out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in Jamaica?
- Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age in Jamaica was 20.68 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 22.18 in 2016.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5975 in 1977.
- How does Jamaica rank for out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age?
- Jamaica ranks 7th out of 34 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Out-of-school rate for adolescents of lower secondary school age (UNESCO). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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