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Jamaica

Includes historical data for Jamaica’s Gross Domestic Product growth, debt-to-GDP ratio and more, as well as information on trade, banking and financial sector leadership.

Tourism And Exports Drive Economic Growth

The economy of this country in the heart of the Caribbean benefits from its strategic proximity to the United States, a sizable English-speaking market, a stable democracy and a vibrant cultural heritage. Traditionally dependent on tourism and the export of aluminum products and agricultural products, since engaging in International Monetary Fund (IMF) guided economic reforms a decade ago Jamaica has steadily reduced its domestic debt, lowered inflation to single digits, achieved record-low unemployment, and improved regulatory efficiency and global market integration.

Despite these strengths, Jamaica faces challenges. These include a bloated public sector, bureaucratic red tape and corruption, high crime rates, and relatively high taxes. Furthermore, Jamaica’s economy still lacks diversification, with high financing costs impeding private-sector growth and a lack of skilled workforce contributing to slower economic growth in comparison to its regional peers.

Macroeconomy & Sovereign Data

Type of Government Parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realm
Capital Kingston
Sovereign Ratings S&P: BB–
Moody’s: B1
Fitch: BB–
Total Population 2.8 million
Median Age 32.3
Adult Per Capita Income (PPP) 14,463.68
Total GDP (2023) 20.1 billion

Jamaica GDP & Economic Overview

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Banking & Finance

Trade & Investment

Total Exports USD 7.0 billion (2023)
Leading Exports Aluminum Oxide
Refined Petroleum
Aluminum
Rums
Fruits
Nuts
Total Imports USD 0.8 billion (2022)
Leading Imports Refined Petroleum
Natural Gas
Cars
Crude Petroleum
Iron Bars
Steel Bars
Source: World Integrated Trade Solution

Jamaica Leading Companies

National Commercial Bank (NCB) Financials
Banco Atlantida Financials
Wray & Nephew Consumer Staples, Distillers
GraceKennedy Limited Conglomerates, Financials, Insurance, Consumer Staples
Caribbean Cement Company Materials
Appliance Traders Consumer Discretionary, Specialty Retail

Major Trade Partners — Import

United States 41%
Brazil 9%
China 8%
Japan 3%
Turkey 3%

Major Trade Partners — Export

United States 51%
Netherlands 10%
Canada 7%
United Kingdom 4%
Russia 3%

Data Sources:

IMF World Economic Outlook

UN World Population Prospects

World Inequality Report

S&P Global Ratings

Moody’s

Fitch Ratings

IMF Direction of Trade Statistics (DOTS)

UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

CIA The World Factbook

World Bank’s World Integrated Trade Solution

Forbes Global 2000

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