Jamaica: economy and key statistics
Jamaica is number 125 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $22.7 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $8,003. The economy grew by 0.1% in 2025. Unemployment is 3.3%. The economy is 60% services, 16% industry, 9% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 1 startups.
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National power
Jamaica is number 143 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 23.2 out of 100: economic 33, technology 9, military 17 and human capital 43.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $22.7 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $37.7 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $8,003 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +0.1% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 4.0% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% | 2025 |
| Population | 2.8 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 1.6 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 60% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 16% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 8% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 9% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 1.4% of GDP | 2024 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 3% | 2023 |
| Internet users | 90% of people | 2024 |
Startups in Jamaica
Main export industries
Jamaica exported goods worth about $1.9bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Inorganic chemicals: $0.7bn (39.3% of goods exports)
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation: $0.5bn (25.9% of goods exports)
- Beverages, spirits and vinegar: $0.2bn (9.1% of goods exports)
- Ores, slag and ash: $0.1bn (2.9% of goods exports)
- Miscellaneous edible preparations: $0.1bn (2.8% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in North America
- United States (#1)
- Canada (#10)
- Mexico (#14)
- Puerto Rico (US) (#65)
- Dominican Republic (#66)
- Guatemala (#68)
- Costa Rica (#74)
- Panama (#82)
- Honduras (#105)
- El Salvador (#109)
- Haiti (#112)
- Trinidad and Tobago (#122)
- Nicaragua (#128)
- Bahamas (#142)
- Bermuda (#153)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Jamaica?
Jamaica had a GDP of $22.7 billion in 2025, ranking number 125 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Jamaica?
GDP per person in Jamaica was $8,003 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Jamaica growing?
The economy of Jamaica grew by 0.1% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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