Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (expenditure US) in Jamaica
Jamaica: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (expenditure US) was 812.28 millions in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Jamaica, 1973–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2019, government expenditure on education, us$ in Jamaica stood at 812.28 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Jamaica peaked at 925.6 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 68.09 millions, in 1973.
Jamaica ranks 104th of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (expenditure US) in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 68.09 millions | — |
| 1974 | 80.98 millions | +18.9% |
| 1975 | 124.19 millions | +53.4% |
| 1976 | 167.57 millions | +34.9% |
| 1977 | 178.75 millions | +6.7% |
| 1985 | 127.98 millions | -28.4% |
| 1986 | 96.69 millions | -24.4% |
| 1988 | 129.54 millions | +34.0% |
| 1989 | 198.46 millions | +53.2% |
| 1990 | 210.52 millions | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 201.28 millions | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 135.84 millions | -32.5% |
| 1993 | 113.48 millions | -16.5% |
| 1994 | 219.67 millions | +93.6% |
| 1995 | 183.66 millions | -16.4% |
| 1996 | 240.48 millions | +30.9% |
| 1997 | 322.69 millions | +34.2% |
| 2000 | 441.12 millions | +36.7% |
| 2001 | 483.5 millions | +9.6% |
| 2002 | 493.34 millions | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 412.67 millions | -16.4% |
| 2004 | 367.76 millions | -10.9% |
| 2005 | 468.61 millions | +27.4% |
| 2007 | 653.44 millions | +39.4% |
| 2008 | 794.21 millions | +21.5% |
| 2009 | 847.98 millions | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 768.77 millions | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 828.48 millions | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 882.92 millions | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 925.6 millions | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 858.11 millions | -7.3% |
| 2015 | 758.23 millions | -11.6% |
| 2016 | 754.09 millions | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 740.48 millions | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 801.73 millions | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 812.28 millions | +1.3% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 812.28 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,292 millions, 63% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 812.28 millions is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,096 millions, 74% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 123.92 millions | 68.09 millions | 178.75 millions | 5 |
| 1980s | 138.17 millions | 96.69 millions | 198.46 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 203.45 millions | 113.48 millions | 322.69 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 551.4 millions | 367.76 millions | 847.98 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 813.07 millions | 740.48 millions | 925.6 millions | 10 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 101 Burkina Faso 872.14 millions compare
- 102 Bahrain 824.6 millions compare
- 103 Afghanistan 819.56 millions compare
- 105 Mozambique 809.42 millions compare
- 106 Palestine 761.49 millions compare
- 107 Namibia 741.13 millions compare
More reference data data for Jamaica
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.045 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0003 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1508 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0583 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.8486 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Jamaica?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Jamaica was 812.28 millions in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 925.6 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 68.09 millions in 1973.
- How does Jamaica rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Jamaica ranks 104th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. 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 Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) in millions US$ (nominal value). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Total government expenditure for a given level of education (e.g. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) in national currency is converted to US$. Limitations: In some instances data on total government expenditure on education refers only to the Ministry of Education, excluding other ministries which may also spend a part of their budget on educational activities. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/