Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Jamaica
Jamaica: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in was 7 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Jamaica, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Jamaica stood at 7.
That represents a change of up 40.0% on the previous year and down 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Jamaica peaked at 79 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1998.
That places Jamaica 106th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 1 | — |
| 2010 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 79 | +7800.0% |
| 2012 | 8 | -89.9% |
| 2013 | 9 | +12.5% |
| 2014 | 6 | -33.3% |
| 2015 | 2 | -66.7% |
| 2016 | 6 | +200.0% |
| 2017 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 2018 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2020 | 9 | +50.0% |
| 2021 | 3 | -66.7% |
| 2022 | 5 | +66.7% |
| 2023 | 7 | +40.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010s | 13.1 | 1 | 79 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More education data for Jamaica
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 11,768 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 73.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 18.3% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 97.3 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 97.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Jamaica?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Jamaica was 7 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 79 in 2011.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1998.
- How does Jamaica rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- Jamaica ranks 106th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. 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 Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release