5 Countries Facing the Biggest Brain Drain

2. Jamaica

Human Flight and Brain Drain Index: 9.5

In Jamaica, a significant number of educated young people are opting to migrate to North America and the United Kingdom, leading to a brain drain issue that poses economic and social challenges for the country. As a result, there is a decline in the professional delivery of social services in Jamaica, creating dissatisfaction among the population. The historical practice of seeking economic opportunities abroad has further perpetuated this pattern of out-migration.