The total population in Jamaica was estimated at 2.9 million people in 2025, 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 3.14 Million by the end of 2026, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Jamaica Population is projected to trend around 3.25 Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



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


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
2.94 2.93 2.94 1.63 1960 - 2025 Million Yearly