Jamaica Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Jamaica's tertiary enrollment was 26.23% in 2015, ranked 100th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from 2014. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2015.
Overview
Jamaica's tertiary enrollment stood at 26.23% in 2015, a rise of +0.61pp from 2013. Jamaica ranked 100th globally.
Jamaica’s tertiary enrollment rate has risen sharply from a low of 4.93 % in 1971 to 26.23 % in 2015, placing the country at rank 100 globally. The upward trajectory peaked in 2012 at 27.07 %, a level only marginally below the 27.06 % recorded by India and slightly above Tajikistan’s 26.07 % in the same period. Over the 25‑year span the expansion reflects sustained investment in higher education and broader access for youth, yet the rate remains modest compared with Botswana’s 26.87 % and Azerbaijan’s 25.48 % in recent years. The persistent climb suggests that continued policy focus on scholarship programmes, infrastructure development and alignment of curricula with labour‑market needs could push enrollment beyond the current plateau, potentially moving Jamaica into the top‑fifty bracket of tertiary participation worldwide.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26.23% | +0.61pp | #100 |
| 2013 | 25.62% | −1.45pp | #85 |
| 2012 | 27.07% | +2.30pp | #85 |
| 2011 | 24.77% | −0.61pp | #83 |
| 2010 | 25.38% | +3.14pp | #78 |
| 2009 | 22.23% | −0.09pp | #80 |
| 2008 | 22.32% | +5.05pp | #75 |
| 2006 | 17.27% | −0.01pp | #78 |
| 2005 | 17.28% | −1.72pp | #75 |
| 2004 | 19.00% | +0.20pp | #72 |
| 2003 | 18.80% | +1.95pp | #70 |
| 2002 | 16.85% | +0.79pp | #76 |
| 2001 | 16.05% | +2.19pp | #72 |
| 2000 | 13.87% | +5.31pp | #66 |
| 1999 | 8.56% | +1.78pp | #39 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's tertiary enrollment was 26.23% in 2015. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from the previous year.
Jamaica's tertiary enrollment peaked at 27.07% in 2012.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Jamaica was 4.93% in 1971.
Jamaica ranks 100th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2015.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tertiary enrollment of Jamaica in 2015 was 26.23%. This ranks 100th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Jamaica Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}