Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Jamaica
Jamaica: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -11.98 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Jamaica, 1985–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Jamaica is -11.98 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1,461.5% on the previous year and down 194.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 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.
That places Jamaica 196th out of 205 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 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% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's -11.98 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.4146 % change on previous year. (55 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's -11.98 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.7143 % change on previous year. (37 countries reporting)
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
- 193 Micronesia, Federated States of -8.52 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Malaysia -9.2 % change on previous year compare
- 195 Egypt -11.22 % change on previous year compare
- 197 Vanuatu -12.02 % change on previous year compare
- 198 Suriname -12.66 % change on previous year compare
- 199 Gabon -12.99 % change on previous year compare
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 teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Jamaica?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Jamaica was -11.98 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 17.48 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.94 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Jamaica rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Jamaica ranks 196th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 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 Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), 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 Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.