🇯🇲 Jamaica
With 2,837,077 inhabitants (2025), Jamaica ranks 138 out of 213 in the population ranking (North America). GDP per capita – Jamaica: $8,003 /inh. (2025), ranking 113 out of 211. Economic growth is 0.1 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3.3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 4 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Jamaica, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186).
Weaknesses – Jamaica, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Homicide rate (188/192), GDP growth (194/211), Obesity among adult women (179/196).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Jamaica has $8,003 /inh., below the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Jamaica has 3.3 %, below the regional median (North America: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Jamaica has 4 %, above the regional median (North America: 2 %).
- GDP growth: Jamaica has 0.1 %, below the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $4,688 /inh. | 2021 | 91 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $7,790 /inh. | 2025 | 107 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $8,003 /inh. | 2025 | 113 of 211 |
| GDP | $22.7B | 2025 | 127 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $13,291 /inh. | 2025 | 129 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.5 % | 2021 | 135 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $37.7B | 2025 | 144 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | 0.2 % | 2025 | 173 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 0.1 % | 2025 | 194 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lending interest rate | 12.1 % | 2025 | 48 of 146 |
| Real interest rate | 7 % | 2025 | 51 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 159.1 LCU/$ | 2025 | 55 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 65.8 % | 2025 | 69 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 4 % | 2025 | 131 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 4.8 % | 2025 | 145 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 67.3 % | 2025 | 26 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 69.6 % | 2025 | 30 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3.3 % | 2025 | 50 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 68.9 % | 2025 | 64 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 10.8 % | 2025 | 80 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 35.7 % | 2025 | 86 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 13.9 % | 2025 | 96 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 17.1 % | 2025 | 114 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 1.5 % | 2025 | 66 of 198 |
| Services exports | $5B | 2025 | 96 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 2.6 % | 2023 | 132 of 185 |
| Merchandise exports | $1.7B | 2025 | 149 of 205 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 16.3 % | 2025 | 20 of 196 |
| International tourism receipts | $2.1B | 2011 | 55 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 1,329,700 arr. | 2020 | 85 of 202 |
| Official development aid received | 0.4 % | 2023 | 113 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $283.2M | 2025 | 132 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.2 % | 2025 | 133 of 201 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax revenue | 23.7 % | 2020 | 24 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 33.2 % | 2020 | 41 of 159 |
| Central government spending | 27.5 % | 2020 | 73 of 160 |
| Budget balance | -2.8 % | 2020 | 90 of 158 |
| Central government debt | 97.9 % | 2020 | 96 of 109 |
| Military spending | 1.4 % | 2025 | 103 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0.1 % | 2002 | 141 of 155 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock market capitalization | 51 % | 2025 | 41 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 7.1 months | 2025 | 41 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 45.8 % | 2025 | 84 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $6.3B | 2025 | 96 of 180 |
| External debt | 76.1 % | 2024 | 100 of 121 |
Economic structure 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8.7 % | 2025 | 83 of 203 |
| Services | 59.8 % | 2025 | 85 of 202 |
| Manufacturing | 7.7 % | 2025 | 128 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 16.3 % | 2025 | 157 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 73.1 % | 2025 | 10 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 98 % | 2017 | 86 of 178 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.6 % | 2025 | 89 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 8.6 % | 2025 | 109 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 31.7 yrs | 2023 | 116 of 226 |
| Adults with an official ID | 82.7 % | 2021 | 122 of 145 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 97.8 per 100 women | 2025 | 125 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.4 % | 2025 | 125 of 213 |
| Urban population | 59.4 % | 2025 | 127 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 18.3 % | 2025 | 135 of 213 |
| Population | 2,837,077 inhab. | 2025 | 138 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.9 per 100 girls | 2024 | 158 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 36.7 per 100 | 2025 | 204 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female suicide rate | 0.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 4 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 8 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 3.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 14 of 183 |
| Death rate | 8.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 77 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 15.1 per 100,000 | 2019 | 96 of 188 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 62.7 yrs | 2023 | 101 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 17.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 116 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 16.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 117 of 194 |
| Birth rate | 11.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 125 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 74.1 yrs | 2024 | 138 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 69.1 yrs | 2024 | 138 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 71.6 yrs | 2024 | 140 of 213 |
| Population growth | -0.07 % | 2025 | 173 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.35 children/woman | 2024 | 183 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| New tuberculosis cases | 2 per 100,000 | 2024 | 12 of 206 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 20.2 % | 2023 | 67 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 94 % | 2024 | 68 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 7.6 % | 2023 | 69 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 8 % | 2024 | 103 of 167 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 91.6 % | 2024 | 113 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 1.1 % | 2024 | 118 of 152 |
| Hospital beds | 1.7 per 1,000 | 2023 | 121 of 190 |
| Open defecation | 0.6 % | 2024 | 127 of 211 |
| Physicians | 0.46 per 1,000 | 2023 | 144 of 193 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.62 per 1,000 | 2023 | 151 of 196 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 87.6 % | 2024 | 159 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of women | 29.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 18 of 190 |
| Tobacco use | 11.5 % | 2024 | 43 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 18.5 % | 2024 | 45 of 165 |
| Average height of women | 163.1 cm | 2014 | 47 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 174.5 cm | 2014 | 55 of 198 |
| Tobacco use among women | 4.4 % | 2024 | 71 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 19.5 % | 2024 | 95 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 25.8 kg/m² | 2016 | 99 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 4.4 L/person | 2024 | 100 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 12.5 % | 2024 | 159 of 207 |
| Adult obesity | 35.2 % | 2024 | 165 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 50.1 % | 2024 | 179 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 7.6 % | 2020 | 14 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 23.7 % | 2020 | 30 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.62 | 2003 | 59 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 62 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 79 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 68.6 % | 2020 | 93 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.41 | 2003 | 102 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.11 | 2003 | 149 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0 % | 2020 | 174 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.8 % | 2024 | 175 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 29.6 % | 2021 | 62 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 1.4 % | 2021 | 73 of 169 |
| Gini index | 39.9 | 2021 | 123 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 5.7 % | 2021 | 126 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 262.2 inh./km² | 2024 | 47 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 1,022 km | 2026 | 81 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 18.2 ° | 2026 | 109 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Land area | 10,830 km² | 2024 | 159 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Total area | 10,991 km² | 2024 | 162 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 2,051 mm | 2022 | 30 of 180 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 3,812 m³/inh. | 2022 | 72 of 181 |
| Highest point | 2,256 m | 2026 | 110 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 18 m | 2026 | 162 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 9.2 % | 2015 | 168 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 56.5 % | 2024 | 42 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 19.9 % | 2025 | 89 of 210 |
| Arable land | 11.5 % | 2024 | 89 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 39 % | 2024 | 97 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Core civil society index | 0.95 | 2025 | 12 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.81 | 2025 | 27 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.66 | 2025 | 31 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.68 | 2025 | 32 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.52 | 2025 | 33 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.88 | 2025 | 37 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.78 | 2025 | 59 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.94 | 2025 | 4 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.94 | 2025 | 13 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.92 | 2025 | 18 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.88 | 2025 | 29 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.9 | 2025 | 32 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.88 | 2025 | 47 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.87 | 2025 | 48 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.28 | 2025 | 63 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.81 | 2025 | 81 of 174 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.88 | 2025 | 34 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 1.55 | 2025 | 37 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.85 | 2025 | 42 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.21 | 2025 | 46 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.59 | 2025 | 65 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 44 pts | 2024 | 74 of 179 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.54 | 2025 | 78 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.19 | 2025 | 92 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.02 | 2025 | 93 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.09 | 2025 | 96 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.03 | 2025 | 100 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 8.5 % | 2016 | 40 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 26.7 % | 2025 | 67 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 30.2 % | 2025 | 75 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,944 | 2025 | 150 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | No complete prohibition | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 75 /100 | 2025 | 59 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 106 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 61.9 /100 | 2025 | 120 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 129 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 18.8 /100 | 2025 | 141 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 25 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 39.3 /100 | 2025 | 160 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -1.7 pts | 2025 | 162 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 49.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 188 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 27 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Signed, not ratified | 2026 | 25 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Decriminalized | 2026 | 26 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unmet need for contraception | 7 % | 2022 | 11 of 150 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.7 % | 2018 | 53 of 204 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 53.2 % | 2022 | 65 of 181 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 36.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 126 of 213 |
| Maternal mortality | 130 per 100,000 | 2023 | 138 of 192 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 5.8 % | 2022 | 15 of 64 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $415 | 2024 | 65 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.4 /10 | 2024 | 76 of 186 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $670 | 2024 | 78 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 32.6 % | 2022 | 136 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 26.9 % | 2022 | 102 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 6 yrs | 2025 | 174 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Jamaica?
Jamaica has about 2,837,077 inhabitants (2025), ranking 138 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Jamaica?
GDP per capita is $8,003 /inh. (2025): Jamaica ranks 113 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Jamaica?
Annual inflation is 4 % (2025); Jamaica ranks 131 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Jamaica?
The unemployment rate is 3.3 % (2025); Jamaica ranks 50 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Jamaica stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: Jamaica has $8,003 /inh., below the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Jamaica come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.