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Rank #94 by World Population

🇯🇲Jamaica

Jamaica has a population of 2,839,786, ranking #94 in the world. The capital is Kingston. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .

World Bank: Upper middle income

2,839,786

Population

#94

World Rank

71.5

Life Expectancy

$7,542

GDP Per Capita

Jamaica, #94 by world population

Jamaica Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Jamaica had a population of 1,650,005 in 1960 and 2,839,175 in 2024, a 72.1% growth over 64 years. The peak was 2,839,786 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.85%.

2023 · 2.8M19602024
Jamaica population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

2,839,175

Population (2024)

1,650,005

Population (1960)

2,839,786

Peak (2023)

0.85%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
19601,650,005
19611,673,261
19621,696,932
19631,721,099
19641,745,568
19651,769,192
19661,791,475
19671,812,865
19681,833,765
19691,855,127
19701,878,196
19711,903,728
19721,931,542
19731,961,219
19741,990,906
19752,018,981
19762,045,578
19772,070,657
19782,094,836
19792,119,486
19802,145,658
19812,173,818
19822,203,889
19832,234,832
19842,264,562
19852,290,656
19862,312,125
19872,329,813
19882,345,777
19892,361,916
19902,379,877
19912,400,869
19922,424,701
19932,449,916
19942,475,220
19952,500,151
19962,524,463
19972,547,848
19982,569,736
19992,589,795
20002,607,826
20012,624,403
20022,640,572
20032,656,623
20042,672,225
20052,687,066
20062,700,968
20072,713,800
20082,725,635
20092,736,995
20102,748,568
20112,760,494
20122,772,430
20132,783,687
20142,793,749
20152,802,534
20162,809,915
20172,815,764
20182,820,097
20192,823,271
20202,830,739
20212,837,682
20222,839,144
20232,839,786
20242,839,175

Demographics

Population2,839,786
Population Growth Rate0.02%
Urban Population58.5%
Fertility Rate1.36 births/woman
Life Expectancy71.5 years
Infant Mortality Rate16.7 per 1,000
Literacy Rate-

Economy & Trade

$7,542

GDP Per Capita

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

Upper middle income

Income Level

1,329,699.951

Tourism Arrivals

Health & Education

7.6%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

0.46

Physicians per 1,000

5.7%

Education Expenditure (% GDP)

16.7

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

97.7%

Electricity Access

85.8%

Internet Users

102

Mobile Subs per 100

262.2

People per km2

-10,003

Net Migration

Environment

56.2%

Forest Area

Jamaica Climate

Jamaica has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F) and receives about 1064 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

26.6°C

Avg Temp

1064

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

15°25°35°161mmJFMAMJJASOND
— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
Jamaica — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January25° / 77°52 mm
February25° / 78°40 mm
March26° / 78°42 mm
April26° / 79°54 mm
May27° / 80°101 mm
June28° / 82°97 mm
July28° / 82°53 mm
August28° / 82°104 mm
September27° / 81°144 mm
October27° / 81°161 mm
November27° / 80°142 mm
December26° / 78°74 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Jamaica

The most comfortable months to visit Jamaica are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 21°C low). October is usually the wettest month.

FebruaryMarchJanuary

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Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean

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Jamaica in global context

Jamaica is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jamaica has a population of 2,839,786, ranking #94 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.02%.

Life expectancy in Jamaica is 71.5 years. The infant mortality rate is 16.7 per 1,000 live births.

Jamaica's GDP per capita is $7,542. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.

58.5% of Jamaica's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 262.2 people per square kilometer.

Literacy data for Jamaica is available from the World Bank.

The most comfortable months to visit Jamaica are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

Jamaica has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C and about 1064 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically July and the coldest is January.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

Jamaica is a country in Latin America & Caribbean with a population of 2,839,786. The population is growing slowly, about 0.0% annually.

GDP per capita is about $7,542 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is 71.5 years, with a fertility rate of 1.4 births per woman, and 58.5% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.