The number of employed persons in Jamaica increased to 1444500 in the second quarter of 2025 from 1419500 in the first quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Jamaica averaged 1161366.67 from 2011 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 1444500.00 in the second quarter of 2025 and a record low of 140900.00 in the third quarter of 2024. source: Statistical Institute of Jamaica



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Employed Persons 1444500.00 1419500.00 Jun 2025
Employment Rate 96.60 96.30 percent Jun 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 69.30 68.40 percent Jun 2025
Population 2.82 2.83 Million Dec 2024
Unemployed Persons 50000.00 54500.00 Jun 2025
Unemployment Rate 3.30 3.70 percent Jun 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 10.10 12.30 percent Jun 2025



Jamaica Employed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1444500.00 1419500.00 1444500.00 140900.00 2011 - 2025 Quarterly
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