Jamaica JM: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP

1973 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Jamaica JM: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data was reported at 5.357 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.319 % for 2016. Jamaica JM: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 5.206 % from Dec 1973 to 2017, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.371 % in 2010 and a record low of 3.214 % in 1993. Jamaica JM: Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Education Statistics. General government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) is expressed as a percentage of GDP. It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.; ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.; Median;

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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
5.36 2017 5.32 2016 3.21 1993 6.37 2010 % yearly 1973 - 2017

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National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 14,751.510 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 7,621.283 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 1.600 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (JMD bn) 1,158.660 2029 yearly 1991 - 2029
Forecast: Government Net Debt (JMD bn) 2,231.190 2029 yearly 2000 - 2029
Forecast: Government Revenue (JMD bn) 1,215.680 2029 yearly 1991 - 2029
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 2.762 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 8.375 2021 yearly 1980 - 2021
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 5.000 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.511 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028

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