Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Jamaica
Jamaica: Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ was 312.5 millions in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ in Jamaica, 1973–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 312.5 millions for government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in 2019.
The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and down 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Jamaica peaked at 367.87 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 21.45 millions, in 1973.
Jamaica ranks 88th of 151 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 secondary education, US$ in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 21.45 millions | — |
| 1974 | 27.39 millions | +27.7% |
| 1975 | 45.81 millions | +67.2% |
| 1976 | 64.06 millions | +39.9% |
| 1977 | 71.11 millions | +11.0% |
| 1985 | 41.68 millions | -41.4% |
| 1986 | 31.71 millions | -23.9% |
| 1988 | 44.76 millions | +41.2% |
| 1989 | 59.84 millions | +33.7% |
| 1990 | 65.05 millions | +8.7% |
| 1991 | 66.4 millions | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 46.48 millions | -30.0% |
| 1993 | 37.15 millions | -20.1% |
| 1994 | 75.55 millions | +103.4% |
| 1995 | 69.78 millions | -7.6% |
| 1996 | 90.35 millions | +29.5% |
| 1997 | 120.97 millions | +33.9% |
| 2003 | 170.32 millions | +40.8% |
| 2004 | 154.16 millions | -9.5% |
| 2005 | 177.94 millions | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 229.79 millions | +29.1% |
| 2008 | 338.59 millions | +47.3% |
| 2009 | 314.2 millions | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 281.12 millions | -10.5% |
| 2011 | 329.61 millions | +17.2% |
| 2012 | 345.75 millions | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 367.87 millions | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 269.87 millions | -26.6% |
| 2015 | 299.07 millions | +10.8% |
| 2016 | 293.67 millions | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 268.45 millions | -8.6% |
| 2018 | 302.65 millions | +12.7% |
| 2019 | 312.5 millions | +3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 45.96 millions | 21.45 millions | 71.11 millions | 5 |
| 1980s | 44.5 millions | 31.71 millions | 59.84 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 71.47 millions | 37.15 millions | 120.97 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 230.83 millions | 154.16 millions | 338.59 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 307.06 millions | 268.45 millions | 367.87 millions | 10 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 85 Botswana 344.72 millions compare
- 86 Zimbabwe 321.51 millions compare
- 87 El Salvador 319.2 millions compare
- 89 Trinidad and Tobago 310.65 millions compare
- 90 Guatemala 306.38 millions compare
- 91 Tanzania, United Republic of 282.47 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 secondary education, us$ in Jamaica?
- Government expenditure on secondary education, us$ in Jamaica was 312.5 millions in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 367.87 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on secondary education, us$ recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.45 millions in 1973.
- How does Jamaica rank for government expenditure on secondary education, us$?
- Jamaica ranks 88th out of 151 countries with data for 2019.
- Is government expenditure on secondary education, us$ rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. 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 secondary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on secondary 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/