The number of employed persons in Jamaica decreased to 1389400 in the first quarter of 2026 from 1413200 in the fourth quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Jamaica averaged 1174692.98 from 2011 until 2026, 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

Related	Last	Previous	Unit	Reference
Employed Persons	1389400.00	1413200.00		Mar 2026
Employment Rate	64.50	65.60	percent	Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate	66.80	67.80	percent	Mar 2026
Population	2.94	2.93	Million	Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons	51500.00	48800.00		Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate	3.60	3.30	percent	Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate	10.70	10.60	percent	Mar 2026