The total population of Jamaica was estimated at 2.75 million people in 2024. From 1980 to 2024, the total population rose by 640,000 people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by 20,000 people, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Jamaica population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Jamaica. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Jamaica by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Jamaica.

Key observations

The largest age group in Jamaica, IA was for the group of age 20 to 24 years years with a population of 26 (12.87%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Jamaica, IA was the 25 to 29 years years with a population of 0 (0%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Jamaica is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Jamaica total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Jamaica Population by Age. You can refer the same here

In 2023, the Caribbean country counted approximately 2.83 million inhabitants, from which 73 percent were people aged between 15 and 64 years. The total population growth in Jamaica is decreasing steadily since 2013.

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. This dataset provides - Jamaica Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2023, more than one million women in Jamaica were aged between 15 and 64 years old. The youngest age range - from 0 to 14 years - is the only one where the male population exceeds that of women. That year, the population of Jamaica was estimated at 2.83 million inhabitants.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Jamaica by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Jamaica across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Jamaica across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

With a zero Hispanic population, Jamaica is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 202 (100% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Jamaica
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Jamaica is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Jamaica total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Jamaica Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Population growth (annual %) in Jamaica was reported at --0.02152 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Jamaica (POPTOTJMA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Jamaica and population.

Population ages 15-64, total in Jamaica was reported at 2075097 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Population ages 15-64, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Population, male (% of total population) in Jamaica was reported at 49.45 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Jamaica JM: Population: Growth data was reported at 0.310 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.327 % for 2016. Jamaica JM: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 0.965 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.703 % in 1982 and a record low of 0.310 % in 2017. Jamaica JM: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision, (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

In 2024, the total population of Jamaica amounted to nearly 2.84 million. In that year, there were 1.44 million women, whereas the amount of men was 1.4 million. Population figures in this western Caribbean island show a maintained upward trend at least since 2008 to 2021.

Population, female (% of total population) in Jamaica was reported at 50.55 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Jamaica (SPPOPGROWJAM) from 1961 to 2024 about Jamaica, population, and rate.

Jamaica JM: Population: Total data was reported at 2,890,299.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,881,355.000 Person for 2016. Jamaica JM: Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 2,400,627.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,890,299.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 1,628,252.000 Person in 1960. Jamaica JM: Population: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Sum; Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.

Population, total in Jamaica was reported at 2839175 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Historical dataset showing total population for Jamaica by year from 1950 to 2025.

Population ages 15-19, male (% of male population) in Jamaica was reported at 8.0631 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Population ages 15-19, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) in Jamaica was reported at 8.0224 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for Jamaica (SLEMPTOTLSPZSJAM) from 1991 to 2024 about Jamaica, employment-population ratio, population, and employment.