Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Jamaica

Jamaica: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 285.65 millions in 2019. β—† Volatile

Latest (2019)
285.65 millions
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
91st
of 151 countries
All-time high
335.88 millions
in 2013
All-time low
31.51 millions
in 1986
Years of data
33
1973–2019

Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Jamaica, 1973–2019

01002003001973199620191973: 34.1 millions1974: 37.1 millions1975: 44.8 millions1976: 53.5 millions1977: 53.3 millions1985: 40.7 millions1986: 31.5 millions1988: 49.7 millions1989: 66 millions1990: 55.1 millions1991: 74.9 millions1992: 45 millions1993: 37.7 millions1994: 78.1 millions1995: 48.4 millions1996: 70.6 millions1997: 97.6 millions2003: 150.3 millions2004: 120 millions2005: 160.4 millions2007: 241.1 millions2008: 240.1 millions2009: 281.6 millions2010: 279.2 millions2011: 293.8 millions2012: 328.9 millions2013: 335.9 millions2014: 312.5 millions2015: 278.1 millions2016: 270.5 millions2017: 280.5 millions2018: 273.9 millions2019: 285.6 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Jamaica is 285.65 millions, measured in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Jamaica peaked at 335.88 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 31.51 millions, in 1986.

That places Jamaica 91st out of 151 countries with data for 2019, 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 44.58 millions 34.12 millions 53.54 millions 5
1980s 46.99 millions 31.51 millions 66.04 millions 4
1990s 63.4 millions 37.67 millions 97.56 millions 8
2000s 198.91 millions 120.02 millions 281.59 millions 6
2010s 293.89 millions 270.52 millions 335.88 millions 10

Countries ranked near Jamaica

  1. 88 Uganda 327.52 millions compare
  2. 89 Cameroon 303.44 millions compare
  3. 90 Trinidad and Tobago 286.9 millions compare
  4. 92 Bahrain 273.94 millions compare
  5. 93 Mali 260.12 millions compare
  6. 94 Panama 257.18 millions compare

See the full ranking of 151 places β†’

More reference data data for Jamaica

All data for Jamaica β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Jamaica?
Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Jamaica was 285.65 millions in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Jamaica?
The highest recorded value was 335.88 millions in 2013.
What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Jamaica?
The lowest recorded value was 31.51 millions in 1986.
How does Jamaica rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
Jamaica ranks 91st out of 151 countries with data for 2019.
Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Jamaica?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. 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 primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
151 places, 2,967 data points, 1970–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on primary 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/