What is the population of Jamaica?

The population of Jamaica is approximately 2,833,403 as of 2026, according to UN estimates.

What is the life expectancy in Jamaica?

Life expectancy at birth in Jamaica is 71.9 years as of 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Jamaica?

The total fertility rate in Jamaica is 1.33 children per woman as of 2026.

What is the median age in Jamaica?

The median age in Jamaica is 33.3 years as of 2026.

What is the age distribution in Jamaica?

Jamaica's population is 17.9% children (0-14 years), 73.1% working age (15-64 years), and 9.0% elderly (65+ years) as of 2026.

What is the GDP per capita in Jamaica?

The GDP per capita in Jamaica is $13,897 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Jamaica?

The inflation rate in Jamaica is 6.1% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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Jamaica

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

Deaths today

Net emigration today

As of today, Jamaica has approximately 2,833,403 people. Estimated births today: 85; deaths: 65.

Watch Jamaica's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(6)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Kingston★ Capital	Saint Andrew	596.8K	118	5,058
2	Portmore	Saint Catherine	347.1K	97	3,578
3	Montego Bay	Saint James	118.7K	42	2,825
4	Mandeville	Manchester	101.5K	31	3,275
5	May Pen	Clarendon	80.4K	24	3,348
6	Old Harbour	Saint Catherine	60.3K	14	4,307

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Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).

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