Jamaica: Education spending, percent of government spending

The latest value from 2024 is 17.87 percent, an increase from 16.93 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 14.80 percent, based on data from 92 countries. Historically, the average for Jamaica from 1985 to 2024 is 14.6 percent. The minimum value, 0 percent, was reached in 1985 while the maximum of 21.8 percent was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: General government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) is expressed as a percentage of total general government expenditure on all sectors (including health, education, social services, etc.). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.