Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Jamaica

Jamaica: Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate was 26.23 in 2015. β—† Volatile

Latest (2015)
26.23
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
118th
of 193 countries
All-time high
27.07
in 2012
All-time low
4.93
in 1971
Years of data
25
1971–2015

Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Jamaica, 1971–2015

5101520251971199320151971: 4.91972: 5.31973: 5.61974: 5.41977: 6.91981: 6.51987: 51989: 5.21991: 6.81992: 6.81999: 8.62000: 13.92001: 16.12002: 16.82003: 18.82004: 192005: 17.32006: 17.32008: 22.32009: 22.22010: 25.42011: 24.82012: 27.12013: 25.62015: 26.2

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for tertiary gross enrollment rate in Jamaica is 26.23, measured in 2015.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 51.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tertiary gross enrollment rate in Jamaica peaked at 27.07 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 4.93, in 1971.

That places Jamaica 118th out of 193 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 5.64 4.93 6.89 5
1980s 5.58 5.02 6.52 3
1990s 7.39 6.78 8.56 3
2000s 18.19 13.87 22.32 9
2010s 25.81 24.77 27.07 5

Countries ranked near Jamaica

  1. 115 British Virgin Islands 29.56 compare
  2. 116 Guatemala 27.29 compare
  3. 117 Guyana 26.43 compare
  4. 119 Namibia 26.11 compare
  5. 120 Turks and Caicos Islands 25.25 compare
  6. 121 Belize 24.81 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places β†’

More gender data for Jamaica

All data for Jamaica β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is tertiary gross enrollment rate in Jamaica?
Tertiary gross enrollment rate in Jamaica was 26.23 in 2015, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Jamaica?
The highest recorded value was 27.07 in 2012.
What is the lowest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Jamaica?
The lowest recorded value was 4.93 in 1971.
How does Jamaica rank for tertiary gross enrollment rate?
Jamaica ranks 118th out of 193 countries with data for 2015.
Is tertiary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Jamaica?
Over the last ten years it is up 51.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jamaica data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
194 places, 6,519 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.