The total population in Jamaica was estimated at 2.8 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Jamaica had a population of 1.6 million people. source: Statistical Institute of Jamaica

Population in Jamaica is expected to reach 3.02 Million by the end of 2025, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Jamaica Population is projected to trend around 3.14 Million in 2026 and 3.25 Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
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 Population
The population of Jamaica represents 0.04 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 2573 people on the planet is a resident of Jamaica.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.82 2.82 2.85 1.63 1960 - 2024 Million Yearly