Share of students studying abroad in Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands: Share of students studying abroad was 39.14 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2008)
39.14
Change on year
down 33.8%
World rank
18th
of 175 countries
All-time high
63.49
in 2006
All-time low
4.21
in 2000
Years of data
8
1999–2008
Share of students studying abroad in Cayman Islands, 1999–2008
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2008, share of students studying abroad in Cayman Islands stood at 39.14.
The figure is down 33.8% on the previous year and up 587.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of students studying abroad in Cayman Islands peaked at 63.49 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 4.21, in 2000.
That places Cayman Islands 18th out of 175 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top 10%.
Share of students studying abroad in Cayman Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5.7 | — |
| 2000 | 4.21 | -26.2% |
| 2001 | 13.53 | +221.8% |
| 2002 | 23.8 | +75.9% |
| 2003 | 29.69 | +24.7% |
| 2006 | 63.49 | +113.9% |
| 2007 | 59.11 | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 39.14 | -33.8% |
Cayman Islands compared with similar countries
- Cayman Islands's 39.14 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.28, 7.4× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Cayman Islands's 39.14 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.68, 14.6× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 1 |
| 2000s | 33.28 | 4.21 | 63.49 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Cayman Islands
More education data for Cayman Islands
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 912 (2008)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,397 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 4.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 323 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -5.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4,049 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 663 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,049 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 274 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of students studying abroad in Cayman Islands?
- Share of students studying abroad in Cayman Islands was 39.14 in 2008, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of students studying abroad recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 63.49 in 2006.
- What is the lowest share of students studying abroad recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.21 in 2000.
- How does Cayman Islands rank for share of students studying abroad?
- Cayman Islands ranks 18th out of 175 countries with data for 2008.
- Is share of students studying abroad rising or falling in Cayman Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 587.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cayman Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of students studying abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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