Jamaica GDP Per Capita (2026)
Jamaica has a service-oriented Caribbean economy supported by tourism, mining, financial services, trade, agriculture, manufacturing, and remittance-related activity. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps place the country’s overall economic scale into a per-person context. Explore Jamaica’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$8,356
Est. in USD
World Rank
#98
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+3.1%
+$250
North America Rank
#17
Out of 23 countries
1. Jamaica GDP Per Capita in 2026
Jamaica’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across tourism, services, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that helps compare Jamaica with economies of different sizes. The indicator also helps show how visitor activity, exports, and domestic production translate into economic output per person.
2. Jamaica GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Jamaica GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,356 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $8,106 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $7,965 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $7,755 | +13.7% |
| 2022 | $6,820 | +16.9% |
| 2021 | $5,832 | +5.9% |
| 2020 | $5,509 | -11.4% |
| 2019 | $6,218 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | $6,139 | +6.4% |
| 2017 | $5,769 | +5.2% |
| 2016 | $5,486 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | $5,489 | +4.8% |
| 2014 | $5,238 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | $5,374 | -3.9% |
| 2012 | $5,590 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | $5,471 | +9.0% |
| 2010 | $5,021 | +8.6% |
| 2009 | $4,624 | -12.2% |
| 2008 | $5,267 | +6.3% |
| 2007 | $4,955 | +7.5% |
| 2006 | $4,611 | +6.0% |
| 2005 | $4,351 | +10.0% |
| 2004 | $3,956 | +7.5% |
| 2003 | $3,680 | -3.3% |
| 2002 | $3,806 | +5.1% |
| 2001 | $3,621 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | $3,602 | +1.1% |
| 1999 | $3,564 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | $3,558 | +3.6% |
| 1997 | $3,434 | +12.5% |
| 1996 | $3,052 | +11.8% |
| 1995 | $2,729 | +19.0% |
| 1994 | $2,293 | -0.6% |
| 1993 | $2,308 | +24.7% |
| 1992 | $1,851 | +0.3% |
| 1991 | $1,846 | -8.7% |
| 1990 | $2,023 | +24.1% |
| 1989 | $1,630 | +15.8% |
| 1988 | $1,408 | +18.4% |
| 1987 | $1,189 | +12.0% |
| 1986 | $1,062 | +17.9% |
| 1985 | $901 | -7.4% |
| 1984 | $973 | -26.5% |
| 1983 | $1,323 | -12.8% |
| 1982 | $1,518 | +12.9% |
| 1981 | $1,345 | +7.9% |
| 1980 | $1,246 | — |
4. Jamaica GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+3.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+43.3%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+52.3%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+81.2%
(2006 to 2026)
Jamaica’s GDP per capita has evolved alongside tourism, employment, remittances, inflation, investment, mining activity, and domestic demand. Visitor arrivals and global travel conditions can have a noticeable impact on annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has changed through periods of slow growth, economic reform, external shocks, and recovery.
5. Jamaica GDP Per Capita vs North America and World
Jamaica
$8,356
North America Average
$30,373
World Average
$25,179
$0
$15,186
$30,373
USD
Jamaica’s GDP per capita is approximately
72.5%
below the
North America average
and
66.8%
below the world average.
6. Jamaica GDP Per Capita Ranking in North America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Dominican Republic | $12,406 |
| #15 | St. Vincent & Grenadines | $11,098 |
| #16 | Dominica | $10,459 |
| #17 | Jamaica | $8,356 |
| #18 | Belize | $8,134 |
| #19 | Guatemala | $6,810 |
| #20 | El Salvador | $6,196 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Jamaica
Jamaica GDP (Nominal)
$23.0 Billion
(2026)
Jamaica GDP Per Capita
$8,356
(2026)
Jamaica’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the overall size of the Jamaican economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production generated for each resident. Both indicators together provide a more balanced view of economic performance.
Explore more:
Jamaica GDP
8. Jamaica GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $8,674 | +3.8% |
| 2028 | $8,992 | +3.7% |
| 2029 | $9,300 | +3.4% |
| 2030 | $9,601 | +3.2% |
Jamaica GDP per capita is projected to reach $9,601 by 2030, representing a 14.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Jamaica GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Jamaica GDP per capita is estimated at $8,356 in 2026.
It ranks #98 globally and #17 in North America.
GDP per capita increased by 3.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 43.3%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 52.3%.
It is approximately 72.5% below the North America average.
It is approximately 66.8% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $9,601 by 2030, 14.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Jamaica GDP Per Capita FAQs
Jamaica GDP per capita is estimated at $8,356 in 2026.
Jamaica ranks #98 globally and #17 in North America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 3.1% compared with 2025.
Jamaica GDP per capita was approximately $5,489 in 2015.
Jamaica GDP per capita is approximately 72.5% below the North America average.
14. Explore GDP Per Capita
Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.