Economic Growth in Jamaica
Over the past decade to 2022, Jamaica's economy recorded an average real GDP growth rate of 0.7%, below the 1.9% average for Central America and Caribbean. In 2022, real GDP growth was 5.2%. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
Jamaica GDP Chart
Jamaica GDP Data
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | 1.0 | -9.9 | 4.6 | 5.2 | 2.6 |
GDP (USD bn) | 15.8 | 13.8 | 14.7 | 17.1 | 19.4 |
GDP (JMD bn) | 2,110 | 1,967 | 2,210 | 2,623 | 2,994 |
Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | 4.1 | -6.8 | 12.4 | 18.7 | 14.1 |
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