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.

This statistic shows the age structure in Jamaica from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, about 19.13 percent of Jamaica's total population were aged 0 to 14 years.

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

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in Jamaica was reported at 36.82 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Jamaica town 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 town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Jamaica town by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Jamaica town.

Key observations

The largest age group in Jamaica, Vermont was for the group of age 10 to 14 years years with a population of 103 (11.61%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Jamaica, Vermont was the 85 years and over years with a population of 5 (0.56%). 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 town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Jamaica town 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 town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Jamaica JM: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data was reported at 33.625 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 34.017 % for 2016. Jamaica JM: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data is updated yearly, averaging 61.444 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 95.701 % in 1970 and a record low of 33.625 % in 2017. Jamaica JM: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young 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. Age dependency ratio, young, is the ratio of younger dependents--people younger than 15--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

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.

Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in Jamaica was reported at 11.23 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Jamaica JM: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data was reported at 14.328 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.063 % for 2016. Jamaica JM: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data is updated yearly, averaging 12.696 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.328 % in 2017 and a record low of 7.965 % in 1960. Jamaica JM: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old 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. Age dependency ratio, old, is the ratio of older dependents--people older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Jamaica (SPPOPDPNDOLJAM) from 1960 to 2024 about Jamaica, 64 years +, working-age, ratio, and population.

Constrained estimates of total number of people per grid square broken down by gender and age groupings (including 0-1 and by 5-year up to 90+) for Jamaica, version v1. The dataset is available to download in Geotiff format at a resolution of 3 arc (approximately 100m at the equator). The projection is Geographic Coordinate System, WGS84. The units are estimated number of male, female or both in each age group per grid square.

More information can be found in the Release Statement

The difference between constrained and unconstrained is explained on this page: https://www.worldpop.org/methods/top_down_constrained_vs_unconstrained

File Descriptions:

{iso} {gender} {age group} {year} {type} {resolution}.tif

iso

Three-letter country code

gender

m = male, f= female, t = both genders

age group

• 00 = age group 0 to 12 months
• 01 = age group 1 to 4 years
• 05 = age group 5 to 9 years
• 90 = age 90 years and over

year

Year that the population represents

type

CN = Constrained , UC= Unconstrained

resolution

Resolution of the data e.q. 100m = 3 arc (approximately 100m at the equator)

Age and sex structures: WorldPop produces different types of gridded population count datasets, depending on the methods used and end application. An overview of the data can be found in Tatem et al, and a description of the modelling methods used found in Tatem et al and Pezzulo et al. The 'Global per country 2000-2020' datasets represent the outputs from a project focused on construction of consistent 100m resolution population count datasets for all countries of the World for each year 2000-2020 structured by male/female and 5-year age classes (plus a <1 year class). These efforts necessarily involved some shortcuts for consistency. The 'individual countries' datasets represent older efforts to map population age and sex counts for each country separately, using a set of tailored geospatial inputs and differing methods and time periods. The 'whole continent' datasets are mosaics of the individual countries datasets. WorldPop (www.worldpop.org - School of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Southampton; Department of Geography and Geosciences, University of Louisville; Departement de Geographie, Universite de Namur) and Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University (2018). Global High Resolution Population Denominators Project - Funded by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (OPP1134076).

Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) in Jamaica was reported at 25.59 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Jamaica JM: Prevalence of Underweight: Weight for Age: % of Children Under 5 data was reported at 2.300 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.500 % for 2012. Jamaica JM: Prevalence of Underweight: Weight for Age: % of Children Under 5 data is updated yearly, averaging 3.600 % from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2014, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.900 % in 1993 and a record low of 1.800 % in 2007. Jamaica JM: Prevalence of Underweight: Weight for Age: % of Children Under 5 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: Health Statistics. Prevalence of underweight children is the percentage of children under age 5 whose weight for age is more than two standard deviations below the median for the international reference population ages 0-59 months. The data are based on the WHO's child growth standards released in 2006.; ; UNICEF, WHO, World Bank: Joint child malnutrition estimates (JME). Aggregation is based on UNICEF, WHO, and the World Bank harmonized dataset (adjusted, comparable data) and methodology.; Linear mixed-effect model estimates; Undernourished children have lower resistance to infection and are more likely to die from common childhood ailments such as diarrheal diseases and respiratory infections. Frequent illness saps the nutritional status of those who survive, locking them into a vicious cycle of recurring sickness and faltering growth (UNICEF, www.childinfo.org). Estimates of child malnutrition, based on prevalence of underweight and stunting, are from national survey data. The proportion of underweight children is the most common malnutrition indicator. Being even mildly underweight increases the risk of death and inhibits cognitive development in children. And it perpetuates the problem across generations, as malnourished women are more likely to have low-birth-weight babies. Stunting, or being below median height for age, is often used as a proxy for multifaceted deprivation and as an indicator of long-term changes in malnutrition.

Jamaica JM: Prevalence of Stunting: Height for Age: % of Children Under 5, Modeled Estimate data was reported at 6.900 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.800 % for 2023. Jamaica JM: Prevalence of Stunting: Height for Age: % of Children Under 5, Modeled Estimate data is updated yearly, averaging 6.400 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2024, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.200 % in 2000 and a record low of 6.100 % in 2012. Jamaica JM: Prevalence of Stunting: Height for Age: % of Children Under 5, Modeled Estimate 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: Social: Health Statistics. Prevalence of stunting is the percentage of children under age 5 whose height for age is more than two standard deviations below the median for the international reference population ages 0-59 months. For children up to two years old height is measured by recumbent length. For older children height is measured by stature while standing. The data are based on the WHO's 2006 Child Growth Standards.;UNICEF, WHO, World Bank: Joint child Malnutrition Estimates (JME).;Weighted average;Undernourished children have lower resistance to infection and are more likely to die from common childhood ailments such as diarrheal diseases and respiratory infections. Frequent illness saps the nutritional status of those who survive, locking them into a vicious cycle of recurring sickness and faltering growth (UNICEF). Being even mildly underweight increases the risk of death and inhibits cognitive development in children. And it perpetuates the problem across generations, as malnourished women are more likely to have low-birth-weight babies. Stunting, or being below median height for age, is often used as a proxy for multifaceted deprivation and as an indicator of long-term changes in malnutrition. Estimates are modeled estimates produced by the JME. Primary data sources of the anthropometric measurements are national surveys. These surveys are administered sporadically, resulting in sparse data for many countries. Furthermore, the trend of the indicators over time is usually not a straight line and varies by country. Tracking the current level and progress of indicators helps determine if countries are on track to meet certain thresholds, such as those indicated in the SDGs. Thus the JME developed statistical models and produced the modeled estimates.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Jamaica by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Jamaica. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Jamaica by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Jamaica. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Jamaica.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (14) | Female # 70-74 years (13). 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

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Jamaica population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Jamaica is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Jamaica is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Jamaica for each age group.

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 Gender. You can refer the same here

Jamaica JM: Population: Male: Ages 70-74: % of Male Population data was reported at 2.269 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.206 % for 2016. Jamaica JM: Population: Male: Ages 70-74: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 1.825 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.269 % in 2017 and a record low of 1.177 % in 1962. Jamaica JM: Population: Male: Ages 70-74: % of Male Population 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. Male population between the ages 70 to 74 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

School age population, secondary education, male (number) in Jamaica was reported at 118787 Persons in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Population of the official age for secondary education, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Jamaica JM: Over-Age Students: Primary: Female: % of Female Enrollment data was reported at 4.619 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.667 % for 2015. Jamaica JM: Over-Age Students: Primary: Female: % of Female Enrollment data is updated yearly, averaging 4.978 % from Dec 1976 (Median) to 2016, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.749 % in 1976 and a record low of 3.667 % in 2001. Jamaica JM: Over-Age Students: Primary: Female: % of Female Enrollment 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: Education Statistics. Over-age students are the percentage of those enrolled who are older than the official school-age range for primary education.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; ;

School age population, secondary education, both sexes (number) in Jamaica was reported at 233201 Persons in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Population of the official age for secondary education, both sexes - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.