Jamaica Live GDP
$17,071,538,643
GDP Added Today
$37,127,685
Jamaica GDP (2026)
LiveJamaica 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.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
-1.20%
vs 2025
โผ โ1.10%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$8,356
vs 2025
โฒ +$250
Global Rank (Nominal)
#133
of 218 countries
World Share
0.02%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Jamaica GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$23.03B
Lowest GDP
$2.05B
Average Growth
1.30%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
7.70%
Weakest Growth
-8.30%
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%
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 (1980โ2026)
| 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% | #122 |
| 2022 | $18,710,000,000 | 6.40% | $6,820 | 0.02% | #128 |
| 2021 | $15,982,000,000 | 5.70% | $5,832 | 0.02% | #131 |
| 2020 | $15,079,000,000 | -8.30% | $5,509 | 0.02% | #127 |
| 2019 | $17,002,000,000 | 1.80% | $6,218 | 0.02% | #122 |
| 2018 | $16,767,000,000 | 2.50% | $6,139 | 0.02% | #124 |
| 2017 | $15,726,000,000 | 2.30% | $5,769 | 0.02% | #124 |
| 2016 | $14,931,000,000 | 2.80% | $5,486 | 0.02% | #123 |
| 2015 | $14,927,000,000 | 1.40% | $5,489 | 0.02% | #123 |
| 2014 | $14,225,000,000 | 0.60% | $5,238 | 0.02% | #130 |
| 2013 | $14,582,000,000 | 0.20% | $5,374 | 0.02% | #129 |
| 2012 | $15,149,000,000 | -0.50% | $5,590 | 0.02% | #125 |
| 2011 | $14,787,000,000 | 1.40% | $5,471 | 0.02% | #128 |
| 2010 | $13,535,000,000 | -1.40% | $5,021 | 0.02% | #123 |
| 2009 | $12,421,000,000 | -3.40% | $4,624 | 0.02% | #117 |
| 2008 | $14,099,000,000 | -0.80% | $5,267 | 0.02% | #116 |
| 2007 | $13,215,000,000 | 1.40% | $4,955 | 0.02% | #114 |
| 2006 | $12,256,000,000 | 2.90% | $4,611 | 0.02% | #113 |
| 2005 | $11,524,000,000 | 0.90% | $4,351 | 0.02% | #109 |
| 2004 | $10,439,000,000 | 1.30% | $3,956 | 0.02% | #106 |
| 2003 | $9,675,000,000 | 3.70% | $3,680 | 0.02% | #103 |
| 2002 | $9,971,000,000 | 0.70% | $3,806 | 0.03% | #98 |
| 2001 | $9,433,000,000 | 1.30% | $3,621 | 0.03% | #98 |
| 2000 | $9,300,000,000 | 0.80% | $3,602 | 0.03% | #100 |
| 1999 | $9,118,000,000 | 1.00% | $3,564 | 0.03% | #98 |
| 1998 | $9,015,000,000 | -1.20% | $3,558 | 0.03% | #98 |
| 1997 | $8,618,000,000 | -1.60% | $3,434 | 0.03% | #99 |
| 1996 | $7,586,000,000 | 0.20% | $3,052 | 0.02% | #102 |
| 1995 | $6,719,000,000 | 2.50% | $2,729 | 0.02% | #101 |
| 1994 | $5,594,000,000 | 1.90% | $2,293 | 0.02% | #101 |
| 1993 | $5,581,000,000 | 2.20% | $2,308 | 0.02% | #100 |
| 1992 | $4,440,000,000 | 2.80% | $1,851 | 0.02% | #103 |
| 1991 | $4,396,000,000 | 0.80% | $1,846 | 0.02% | #98 |
| 1990 | $4,784,000,000 | 4.90% | $2,023 | 0.02% | #95 |
| 1989 | $3,788,000,000 | 4.70% | $1,630 | 0.02% | #98 |
| 1988 | $3,267,000,000 | -4.00% | $1,408 | 0.02% | #100 |
| 1987 | $2,741,000,000 | 7.70% | $1,189 | 0.02% | #103 |
| 1986 | $2,431,000,000 | 7.00% | $1,062 | 0.02% | #108 |
| 1985 | $2,045,000,000 | -0.90% | $901 | 0.02% | #110 |
| 1984 | $2,174,000,000 | 0.90% | $973 | 0.02% | #108 |
| 1983 | $2,950,000,000 | 4.20% | $1,323 | 0.03% | #100 |
| 1982 | $3,319,000,000 | 3.10% | $1,518 | 0.03% | #95 |
| 1981 | $2,891,000,000 | 4.40% | $1,345 | 0.02% | #100 |
| 1980 | $2,631,000,000 | -4.00% | $1,246 | 0.02% | #102 |
Jamaica GDP Projections (IMF)
i| 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
Jamaicaโs 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 countryโs 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.