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.

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.

The total population in Jamaica was estimated at 2.8 million people in 2023, 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.

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

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

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Jamaica, IA population pyramid, which represents the Jamaica population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Jamaica, IA, is 35.1.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Jamaica, IA, is 42.1.
• Total dependency ratio for Jamaica, IA is 77.2.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Jamaica, IA is 2.4.

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 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 for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Jamaica for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Jamaica for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

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

The total population in Jamaica was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 0.02 million people (+0.73 percent). The total population is estimated to amount to 2.77 million people in 2029. As defined by the International Monetary Fund, the total population of a country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.Find more statistics on other topics about Jamaica with key insights such as the gross domestic product by fiscal year, the general government primary net lending, and the gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices.

Chart and table of Jamaica population from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.

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;

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.

The annual population growth in Jamaica decreased by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous year. Therefore, the population growth in Jamaica saw its lowest number in that year with -0.06 percent. Annual population growth refers to the change in the population over time, and is affected by factors such as fertility, mortality, and migration.Find more key insights for the annual population growth in countries like Cuba and Puerto Rico.

Abstract

IPUMS-International is an effort to inventory, preserve, harmonize, and disseminate census microdata from around the world. The project has collected the world's largest archive of publicly available census samples. The data are coded and documented consistently across countries and over time to facillitate comparative research. IPUMS-International makes these data available to qualified researchers free of charge through a web dissemination system.

The IPUMS project is a collaboration of the Minnesota Population Center, National Statistical Offices, and international data archives. Major funding is provided by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Additional support is provided by the University of Minnesota Office of the Vice President for Research, the Minnesota Population Center, and Sun Microsystems.

Geographic coverage

National coverage

Analysis unit

Housing unit, dwellings, and households

UNITS IDENTIFIED: - Dwellings: Yes - Vacant units: No - Households: Yes - Individuals: Yes - Group quarters: Yes - Special populations: Yes (Unsettled population)

UNIT DESCRIPTIONS: - Dwellings: A dwelling unit is any building or separate and independet part of a building in which a person or group of persons living at the time of the Census. - Households: A household consists of one person who lives alone or a group of persons who, as a unit, jointly occupies the whole or part of a dwelling unit, who have common arrangements for housekeeping, and who generally share at least one meal. The household may be composed of related persons only, of unrelated persons, or of a combination of both. - Group quarters: Non-private dwelling or group dwellings are defined as living quarters in which the occupants live collectively for disciplinary, health, educational, religious, military, work or other reasons. Living collectively means that they usually eat common meals and share common domestic services.

Universe

All Jamaicans and non-Jamaican whose usual place of residence was in Jamaica even if they were temporarily (less than 6 months) abroad at the time of the census, including foreign diplomats in Jamaica. Jamaican diplomatic personnel serving in the missions overseas were excluded

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Sampling procedure

MICRODATA SOURCE: Statistical Institute of Jamaica

SAMPLE DESIGN: Systematic sample of every 10th household with a random start, drawn by the Minnesota Population Center

SAMPLE UNIT: Household

SAMPLE FRACTION: 10%

SAMPLE SIZE (person records): 232,625

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

There are 2 forms: Form C-1 (Census questionnaire) and Form C-3 (Visitation Record, Private Dwelling)

Response rate

COVERAGE: 100% of population and housing characteristics

Jamaica JM: Population: as % of Total: Male: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 67.524 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 67.480 % for 2016. Jamaica JM: Population: as % of Total: Male: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 57.135 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.524 % in 2017 and a record low of 47.247 % in 1971. Jamaica JM: Population: as % of Total: Male: Aged 15-64 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 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total male population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

Population ages 0-14, female (% of female population) in Jamaica was reported at 18.6 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Population ages 0-14, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Population ages 25-29, male (% of male population) in Jamaica was reported at 9.6278 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Population ages 25-29, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Population ages 60-64, female (% of female population) in Jamaica was reported at 5.0585 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Population ages 50-64, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

In 2023, the total population of Jamaica amounted to nearly 3 million. In that year, the were 1.42 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.

Jamaica JM: Population: Total: Aged 0-14 data was reported at 656,877.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 661,910.000 Person for 2016. Jamaica JM: Population: Total: Aged 0-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 844,899.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 900,401.000 Person in 1975 and a record low of 656,877.000 Person in 2017. Jamaica JM: Population: Total: Aged 0-14 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 between the ages 0 to 14. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Sum;

Jamaica JM: Population: Female: Ages 40-44: % of Female Population data was reported at 6.315 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.293 % for 2016. Jamaica JM: Population: Female: Ages 40-44: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 4.578 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.667 % in 2005 and a record low of 3.896 % in 1979. Jamaica JM: Population: Female: Ages 40-44: % of Female 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. Female population between the ages 40 to 44 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

The world's most accurate population datasets. Seven maps/datasets for the distribution of various populations in Jamaica: (1) Overall population density (2) Women (3) Men (4) Children (ages 0-5) (5) Youth (ages 15-24) (6) Elderly (ages 60+) (7) Women of reproductive age (ages 15-49).