Secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Jamaica
Jamaica: Secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate was -11.98 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Jamaica, 1985–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Jamaica stood at -11.98 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 1,461.5% on the previous year and down 194.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Jamaica peaked at 17.48 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -16.94 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Jamaica ranks 183rd of 192 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, teachers, annual growth rate in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | -2.4 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 8.49 % change on previous year | -453.0% |
| 1989 | 0.2656 % change on previous year | -96.9% |
| 1990 | 1.66 % change on previous year | +523.3% |
| 2003 | -4.12 % change on previous year | -348.8% |
| 2004 | 13.37 % change on previous year | -424.7% |
| 2011 | -15.01 % change on previous year | -212.3% |
| 2012 | -7.94 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 2013 | -0.7435 % change on previous year | -90.6% |
| 2014 | -4.06 % change on previous year | +446.5% |
| 2015 | -3.51 % change on previous year | -13.7% |
| 2016 | -8.59 % change on previous year | +144.9% |
| 2017 | 10.01 % change on previous year | -216.6% |
| 2018 | -8.82 % change on previous year | -188.1% |
| 2019 | 7.88 % change on previous year | -189.3% |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2021 | -16.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | 17.48 % change on previous year | -203.2% |
| 2023 | -0.7672 % change on previous year | -104.4% |
| 2024 | -11.98 % change on previous year | +1461.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.12 % change on previous year | -2.4 % change on previous year | 8.49 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | 1.66 % change on previous year | 1.66 % change on previous year | 1.66 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 4.63 % change on previous year | -4.12 % change on previous year | 13.37 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | -3.42 % change on previous year | -15.01 % change on previous year | 10.01 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -2.44 % change on previous year | -16.94 % change on previous year | 17.48 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 180 Micronesia, Federated States of -8.52 % change on previous year compare
- 181 Malaysia -9.2 % change on previous year compare
- 182 Egypt -11.22 % change on previous year compare
- 184 Vanuatu -12.02 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Suriname -12.66 % change on previous year compare
- 186 Gabon -12.99 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Jamaica
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 89,918 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -4.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 104,248 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 7.98 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 74,537 (2015)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -4.92 % change on previous year (2013)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,494 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,274 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 46,647 (2015)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -1.44 % change on previous year (2013)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Jamaica?
- Secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Jamaica was -11.98 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 17.48 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.94 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Jamaica rank for secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate?
- Jamaica ranks 183rd out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is secondary education, teachers, annual growth rate rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 194.8%. 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, teachers, 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, teachers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Secondary education, teachers Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Secondary education, teachers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.