Jamaica

"A Caribbean island nation known for its reggae music, Blue Mountain coffee, and athletic achievements."

Caribbean
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Capital City

Kingston

18.00°, -76.79°

Official Languages

English, Jamaican Patois

Population

2.84M

Total Area

10.99K km²

Population Density

258.37 people per km²

Currency

Jamaican dollar

$

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#135
2,839,786

Total Population+0%

2023
#118
71.5 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#136
57.4%

Urban Population

2023
#168
1.36

Fertility Rate

2023
#79
83.4%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#124
$19.4B

GDP+2.2%

2023
#96
$6.8K

GDP per Capita

2023
#133
5.4%

Inflation

2024
#84
4.9%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#119
39.9

Gini Index

2021

Frequently Asked Questions About Jamaica

What is the capital of Jamaica?

Jamaica's capital city is Kingston.

What is the population of Jamaica?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Jamaica is approximately 2.84M people. This makes it the 135th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Jamaica?

Jamaica spans a total area of approximately 10,991 square kilometers (4,243.65 square miles).

Which continent is Jamaica in?

Jamaica is located in Americas, specifically within the Caribbean subregion.

What is the GDP of Jamaica?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Jamaica is approximately $19.42B USD. This ranks Jamaica as the 124th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.