Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Jamaica
Jamaica: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male was 2,574 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,574
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
133rd
of 235 countries
All-time high
7,207
in 2004
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Jamaica, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 2,574 for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in 2023.
That represents a change of up 5.9% on the previous year and up 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Jamaica peaked at 7,207 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places Jamaica 133rd out of 235 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.
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 3,995 | — |
| 1999 | 4,274 | +7.0% |
| 2000 | 5,061 | +18.4% |
| 2001 | 5,320 | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 5,602 | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 6,646 | +18.6% |
| 2004 | 7,207 | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 6,768 | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 6,321 | -6.6% |
| 2007 | 6,432 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 6,108 | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 5,909 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 5,730 | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 4,895 | -14.6% |
| 2012 | 2,572 | -47.5% |
| 2013 | 2,014 | -21.7% |
| 2014 | 2,023 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 2,074 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 1,808 | -12.8% |
| 2017 | 2,606 | +44.1% |
| 2018 | 2,478 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 2,368 | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 2,454 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 2,434 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 2,431 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 2,574 | +5.9% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 2,574 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,878, 44% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 2,574 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,984, 1.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 826.9 | 0 | 4,274 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,137 | 5,061 | 7,207 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,857 | 1,808 | 5,730 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,473 | 2,431 | 2,574 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 130 Panama 2,812 compare
- 131 Denmark 2,635 compare
- 132 El Salvador 2,577 compare
- 134 Bahrain 2,550 compare
- 135 Solomon Islands 2,537 compare
- 136 North Macedonia 2,504 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 total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Jamaica?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Jamaica was 2,574 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 7,207 in 2004.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Jamaica rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Jamaica ranks 133rd out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.8%. 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 Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying abroad, all countries, male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release