Jamaica
Capital: Kingston
Population: 2,824,9131
Currency: Jamaican dollar (JMD)
Jamaica is an island country located in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic). The country is known for its lush landscapes, which include tropical rainforests, mountains, and beaches. Its capital and largest city is Kingston, located on the southeastern coast. Jamaica is famous for its cultural contributions, particularly in music (as the birthplace of reggae, with legendary artists like Bob Marley) and sports (especially track and field). The country’s economy is based on tourism, mining (bauxite), agriculture (particularly sugar, bananas, and coffee), and remittances. Jamaica is a parliamentary democracy and a member of the United Nations, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and the Commonwealth of Nations.
Growth Rate
0.003
%
Fertility Rate
1.358
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
8.076
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
71.5
years
Total Population in Jamaica
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Jamaica.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-3.522
(+0.001)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Jamaica are based on estimates from the University of the West Indies (UWI).