Jamaica Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Overview
Jamaica's primary enrollment stood at 88.05% in 2025, a rise of +0.31pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 88.05% by 2025. Jamaica ranked 158th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 87.18% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 88.05% | - | - |
| 2025 | 88.05% | +0.31pp | #158 |
| 2023 | 87.74% | −5.53pp | #142 |
| 2022 | 93.27% | +0.89pp | #131 |
| 2021 | 92.38% | +1.43pp | #137 |
| 2020 | 90.95% | −2.28pp | #145 |
| 2019 | 93.23% | −1.68pp | #141 |
| 2018 | 94.91% | +3.55pp | #137 |
| 2017 | 91.36% | −1.78pp | #143 |
| 2016 | 93.14% | +1.04pp | #147 |
| 2015 | 92.10% | −1.86pp | #149 |
| 2014 | 93.97% | −1.07pp | #150 |
| 2013 | 95.03% | −2.31pp | #135 |
| 2012 | 97.34% | −0.33pp | #131 |
| 2011 | 97.67% | +0.50pp | #132 |
| 2010 | 97.17% | −3.43pp | #135 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's primary enrollment was 88.05% in 2025. Ranked 158th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Jamaica's primary enrollment peaked at 112.71% in 1974.
The lowest primary enrollment in Jamaica was 87.74% in 2023.
Jamaica ranks 158th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jamaica's primary enrollment is projected to reach 88.05% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Jamaica in 2025 was 88.05%. This ranks 158th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_primary-enrollment,
title = {Jamaica Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/primary-enrollment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}