Jamaica GDP (2026)

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Jamaica has a service-oriented Caribbean economy driven by tourism, financial services, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing. Its globally recognized tourism industry remains one of the country's largest sources of employment and foreign exchange. This page explores Jamaica GDP data, historical performance, and the economic outlook for 2026.

Jamaica Live GDP
$13,528,665,947
GDP Added Today
$27,318,002
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
-1.20%
vs 2025
โ–ผ โˆ’1.10%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$8,356
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$250
Global Rank (Nominal)
#133
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1980โ€“2026
47 years

Jamaica GDP Growth (1980โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1980โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $23.03B
Lowest GDP $2.05B
Average Growth 1.30%
1980โ€“2026
Best Growth 7.70%
Weakest Growth -8.30%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Jamaica 0.02%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.17%
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Key Findings

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Jamaica's GDP in 2026 is $23.03B.

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It ranks #133 among 218 countries.

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Jamaica contributes 0.02% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $8,356 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of -1.20% in 2026.

Historical Data

Jamaica GDP Historical Data (1980โ€“2026)

2026 $23,028,000,000 -1.20% $8,356 0.02% #132
2025 $22,313,000,000 -0.10% $8,106 0.02% #127
2024 $21,900,000,000 -0.50% $7,965 0.02% #126
2023 $21,299,000,000 2.70% $7,755 0.02% #121
2022 $18,710,000,000 6.40% $6,820 0.02% #127
2021 $15,982,000,000 5.70% $5,832 0.02% #130
2020 $15,079,000,000 -8.30% $5,509 0.02% #126
2019 $17,002,000,000 1.80% $6,218 0.02% #121
2018 $16,767,000,000 2.50% $6,139 0.02% #123
2017 $15,726,000,000 2.30% $5,769 0.02% #123
2016 $14,931,000,000 2.80% $5,486 0.02% #122
2015 $14,927,000,000 1.40% $5,489 0.02% #122
2014 $14,225,000,000 0.60% $5,238 0.02% #129
2013 $14,582,000,000 0.20% $5,374 0.02% #128
2012 $15,149,000,000 -0.50% $5,590 0.02% #124
2011 $14,787,000,000 1.40% $5,471 0.02% #127
2010 $13,535,000,000 -1.40% $5,021 0.02% #122
2009 $12,421,000,000 -3.40% $4,624 0.02% #116
2008 $14,099,000,000 -0.80% $5,267 0.02% #115
2007 $13,215,000,000 1.40% $4,955 0.02% #113
2006 $12,256,000,000 2.90% $4,611 0.02% #112
2005 $11,524,000,000 0.90% $4,351 0.02% #108
2004 $10,439,000,000 1.30% $3,956 0.02% #105
2003 $9,675,000,000 3.70% $3,680 0.02% #102
2002 $9,971,000,000 0.70% $3,806 0.03% #97
2001 $9,433,000,000 1.30% $3,621 0.03% #97
2000 $9,300,000,000 0.80% $3,602 0.03% #99
1999 $9,118,000,000 1.00% $3,564 0.03% #97
1998 $9,015,000,000 -1.20% $3,558 0.03% #97
1997 $8,618,000,000 -1.60% $3,434 0.03% #98
1996 $7,586,000,000 0.20% $3,052 0.02% #101
1995 $6,719,000,000 2.50% $2,729 0.02% #100
1994 $5,594,000,000 1.90% $2,293 0.02% #100
1993 $5,581,000,000 2.20% $2,308 0.02% #99
1992 $4,440,000,000 2.80% $1,851 0.02% #102
1991 $4,396,000,000 0.80% $1,846 0.02% #97
1990 $4,784,000,000 4.90% $2,023 0.02% #94
1989 $3,788,000,000 4.70% $1,630 0.02% #97
1988 $3,267,000,000 -4.00% $1,408 0.02% #99
1987 $2,741,000,000 7.70% $1,189 0.02% #102
1986 $2,431,000,000 7.00% $1,062 0.02% #107
1985 $2,045,000,000 -0.90% $901 0.02% #109
1984 $2,174,000,000 0.90% $973 0.02% #107
1983 $2,950,000,000 4.20% $1,323 0.03% #99
1982 $3,319,000,000 3.10% $1,518 0.03% #94
1981 $2,891,000,000 4.40% $1,345 0.02% #99
1980 $2,631,000,000 -4.00% $1,246 0.02% #101

Jamaica GDP Projections (IMF)

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Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth Rate (%) GDP Per Capita (USD) World Share (%) Global Rank
2027 $23,932,000,000 3.10% $8,674 0.02% #127
2028 $24,838,000,000 1.80% $8,992 0.02% #130
2029 $25,717,000,000 1.50% $9,300 0.02% #132
2030 $26,580,000,000 1.50% $9,601 0.02% #132
2031 $27,472,000,000 1.50% $9,912 0.02% #133

Jamaica Economy Overview

Jamaica has a service-oriented economy where tourism, financial services, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing play important roles. Tourism remains the country's largest foreign exchange earner, attracting visitors to beaches, resorts, and cultural attractions throughout the island.

Bauxite and alumina production continue to support exports, while agriculture produces sugar, coffee, bananas, and spices. Retail, banking, logistics, transportation, telecommunications, and creative industries contribute to a diversified service sector.

Jamaica GDP Outlook

Jamaicaโ€™s prospects are supported by tourism, remittances, business services, mining, and continued fiscal stability. Expansion in hospitality, logistics, digital outsourcing, renewable energy, agriculture, and creative industries could broaden employment opportunities. Infrastructure improvements may strengthen the countryโ€™s role in Caribbean commerce. Natural disasters, dependence on tourism, high living costs, crime, labor migration, external debt pressures, and fluctuations in global travel demand remain important vulnerabilities.