Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Jamaica
Jamaica: Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate was -1.72 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Jamaica, 1974–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Jamaica is -1.72 % change on previous year, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 70.7% on the previous year and up 29.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Jamaica peaked at 24.14 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -5.87 % change on previous year, in 2017.
Jamaica ranks 164th of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | -3.99 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 24.14 % change on previous year | -704.6% |
| 1976 | 10.14 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 1977 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -56.8% |
| 1980 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 1981 | -0.4871 % change on previous year | -114.5% |
| 1984 | -2.02 % change on previous year | +315.3% |
| 1985 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -229.7% |
| 1986 | -2.65 % change on previous year | -201.1% |
| 1987 | -0.5646 % change on previous year | -78.7% |
| 1988 | 4.85 % change on previous year | -959.6% |
| 1991 | 0.1805 % change on previous year | -96.3% |
| 2000 | -1.05 % change on previous year | -683.0% |
| 2001 | -0.4827 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 2002 | 0.3209 % change on previous year | -166.5% |
| 2003 | 0.6103 % change on previous year | +90.2% |
| 2004 | 7.07 % change on previous year | +1058.1% |
| 2005 | 0.3254 % change on previous year | -95.4% |
| 2010 | -2.46 % change on previous year | -855.4% |
| 2011 | -0.0177 % change on previous year | -99.3% |
| 2014 | -2.19 % change on previous year | +12299.2% |
| 2015 | -3.89 % change on previous year | +77.8% |
| 2016 | 0.7495 % change on previous year | -119.2% |
| 2017 | -5.87 % change on previous year | -883.5% |
| 2018 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -70.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.67 % change on previous year | -3.99 % change on previous year | 24.14 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 0.729 % change on previous year | -2.65 % change on previous year | 4.85 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | 0.1805 % change on previous year | 0.1805 % change on previous year | 0.1805 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.13 % change on previous year | -1.05 % change on previous year | 7.07 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | -2.2 % change on previous year | -5.87 % change on previous year | 0.7495 % change on previous year | 7 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 161 Malta -1.58 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Samoa -1.66 % change on previous year compare
- 163 South Africa -1.71 % change on previous year compare
- 165 Brazil -1.77 % change on previous year compare
- 166 Maldives -1.9 % change on previous year compare
- 167 Montenegro -2.12 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Jamaica
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 103,444 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 7.85 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0364 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 107,653 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 8.42 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0379 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 177,095 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -4.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 11,768 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -6.22 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Jamaica?
- Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate in Jamaica was -1.72 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 24.14 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.87 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does Jamaica rank for secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate?
- Jamaica ranks 164th out of 202 countries with data for 2018.
- Is secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Secondary education, general pupils, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Secondary education, general pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Secondary education, general pupils Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Secondary education, general pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.