Oda for scholarships in Jamaica

Jamaica: Oda for scholarships was 160,000 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
160,000
Change on year
down 61.0%
World rank
137th
of 148 countries
All-time high
1.73 million
in 2017
All-time low
150,000
in 2008
Years of data
17
2008–2024

Oda for scholarships in Jamaica, 2008–2024

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2008201620242008: 150.0k2009: 640.0k2010: 250.0k2011: 370.0k2012: 690.0k2013: 510.0k2014: 850.0k2015: 1.3M2016: 500.0k2017: 1.7M2018: 1.6M2019: 1.2M2020: 1.1M2021: 1.2M2022: 880.0k2023: 410.0k2024: 160.0k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, oda for scholarships in Jamaica stood at 160,000.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 61.0% on the previous year and down 81.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, oda for scholarships in Jamaica peaked at 1.73 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 150,000, in 2008.

That places Jamaica 137th out of 148 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Oda for scholarships in Jamaica, year by year

Annual values for Oda for scholarships in Jamaica, 2008 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2008 150,000 —
2009 640,000 +326.7%
2010 250,000 -60.9%
2011 370,000 +48.0%
2012 690,000 +86.5%
2013 510,000 -26.1%
2014 850,000 +66.7%
2015 1.30 million +52.9%
2016 500,000 -61.5%
2017 1.73 million +246.0%
2018 1.56 million -9.8%
2019 1.18 million -24.4%
2020 1.05 million -11.0%
2021 1.23 million +17.1%
2022 880,000 -28.5%
2023 410,000 -53.4%
2024 160,000 -61.0%

Jamaica compared with similar countries

  • Jamaica's 160,000 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.21 million, 4% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • Jamaica's 160,000 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 880,000, 18% of the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 395,000 150,000 640,000 2
2010s 894,000 250,000 1.73 million 10
2020s 746,000 160,000 1.23 million 5

Countries ranked near Jamaica

  1. 134 Lesotho 260,000 compare
  2. 135 Belize 190,000 compare
  3. 136 Saint Lucia 170,000 compare
  4. 137 Cook Islands 160,000 compare
  5. 139 Dominica 150,000 compare
  6. 139 Micronesia (country) 150,000 compare

See the full ranking of 148 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is oda for scholarships in Jamaica?
Oda for scholarships in Jamaica was 160,000 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest oda for scholarships recorded in Jamaica?
The highest recorded value was 1.73 million in 2017.
What is the lowest oda for scholarships recorded in Jamaica?
The lowest recorded value was 150,000 in 2008.
How does Jamaica rank for oda for scholarships?
Jamaica ranks 137th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
Is oda for scholarships rising or falling in Jamaica?
Over the last ten years it is down 81.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jamaica data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Oda for scholarships. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Oda for scholarships
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
148 places, 2,683 data points, 2006–2024
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