Jamaica Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Jamaica's secondary enrollment was 84.55% in 2025, ranked 119th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1973–2025.
Overview
Jamaica's secondary enrollment stood at 84.55% in 2025, a decline of +0.89pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 84.55% by 2025. Jamaica ranked 119th globally.
Jamaica’s secondary enrollment rate has risen markedly since the earliest recorded figure of 52.03 % in 1973, climbing to an all‑time peak of 91.54 % in 2011 before moderating to 84.55 % in 2025, which places the country 119th globally. The post‑1970s expansion reflects sustained public investment in education and demographic shifts, yet the modest decline from the 2011 high suggests emerging constraints such as fiscal pressures and labor‑market mismatches. Compared with regional peers, Jamaica’s 2025 enrollment sits just below Belize’s 85.11 % and marginally above Guyana’s 84.04 %, indicating a competitive but not leading position in secondary participation. The 42‑year coverage shows a long‑term upward trajectory, though the trough of 48.02 % in 1974 underscores the depth of progress achieved. Continued policy focus on school infrastructure, teacher quality and inclusive financing will be critical to sustain growth and potentially surpass the 2011 peak in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 84.62% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 84.55% | - | - |
| 2025 | 84.55% | −0.89pp | #119 |
| 2023 | 85.44% | +2.58pp | #100 |
| 2022 | 82.86% | −2.95pp | #109 |
| 2021 | 85.81% | +4.28pp | #103 |
| 2020 | 81.53% | −4.23pp | #112 |
| 2019 | 85.76% | +2.00pp | #98 |
| 2018 | 83.76% | −0.48pp | #98 |
| 2017 | 84.24% | −3.70pp | #96 |
| 2016 | 87.94% | +2.58pp | #89 |
| 2015 | 85.35% | −1.02pp | #100 |
| 2014 | 86.37% | +0.97pp | #93 |
| 2013 | 85.40% | −6.14pp | #87 |
| 2011 | 91.54% | +2.04pp | #74 |
| 2010 | 89.49% | −0.68pp | #76 |
| 2009 | 90.17% | +2.12pp | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's secondary enrollment was 84.55% in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.
Jamaica's secondary enrollment peaked at 91.54% in 2011.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Jamaica was 48.02% in 1974.
Jamaica ranks 119th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jamaica's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 84.55% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Jamaica in 2025 was 84.55%. This ranks 119th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Jamaica Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}