The number of employed persons in Jamaica decreased to 1413200 in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 1441100 in the third quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Jamaica averaged 1170858.93 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 1413200.00 1441100.00 Dec 2025
Employment Rate 65.60 66.80 percent Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 67.80 69.10 percent Dec 2025
Population 2.82 2.82 Million Dec 2024
Unemployed Persons 48800.00 49200.00 Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 3.30 3.30 percent Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 10.60 10.20 percent Dec 2025


Jamaica Employed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1413200.00 1441100.00 1444500.00 140900.00 2011 - 2025 Quarterly
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