Jamaica population growth rate for 2023 was 0.02%, a 0.03% decline from 2022.

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<li>Jamaica population growth rate for 2022 was <strong>0.05%</strong>, a <strong>0.19% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Jamaica population growth rate for 2021 was <strong>0.24%</strong>, a <strong>0.02% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Jamaica population growth rate for 2020 was <strong>0.26%</strong>, a <strong>0.15% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>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.

The total population of Jamaica was estimated at about 2.75 million people in 2024. From 1980 to 2024, the total population rose by approximately 640 thousand people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by around 20 thousand 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.

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.

Population growth (annual %) in Jamaica was reported at 0.02261 % in 2023, 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 July of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Jamaica population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Jamaica.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Jamaica, IA Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Jamaica age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Jamaica, IA Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Jamaica - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Jamaica, IA Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

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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/.

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

Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) in Jamaica was reported at 8.1982 % in 2023, 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 July of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Jamaica population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Jamaica across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Jamaica was 196, a 0.51% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Jamaica population was 195, an increase of 0.52% compared to a population of 194 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Jamaica decreased by 40. In this period, the peak population was 237 in the year 2004. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Jamaica is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Jamaica population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. 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 Year. 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 # 10-14 years (13) | Female # 15-19 years (16). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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

Population aged 15-64 years of Jamaica went up by 0.09% from 72.8 % in 2023 to 72.9 % in 2024. Since the 0.85% improve in 2014, population aged 15-64 years improved by 4.13% in 2024. Population ages 15 to 64 is the percentage of the total population that is in the age group 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Jamaica town population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Jamaica town across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Jamaica town was 1,001, a 0.40% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Jamaica town population was 997, a decline of 0.80% compared to a population of 1,005 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Jamaica town increased by 80. In this period, the peak population was 1,037 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Jamaica town is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Jamaica town population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. 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 Year. You can refer the same here

Population, total in Jamaica was reported at 2839786 in 2023, 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 June of 2025.

In 2024, the labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in Jamaica remained nearly unchanged at around 72.24 percent. Still, the labor participation rate reached its highest value in the observed period in 2024. The labor force participation rate is the share of the population aged 15 and over who are currently employed or actively searching for work. It is calculated by dividing the economically active population aged 15 and over by the total population aged 15 and over.Find more key insights for the labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in countries like Dominican Republic and Haiti.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Jamaica town population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Jamaica town.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Jamaica, Vermont Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Jamaica town age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Jamaica, Vermont Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Jamaica town - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Jamaica, Vermont Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

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/.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Jamaica Beach population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Jamaica Beach across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Jamaica Beach was 1,076, a 0.75% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Jamaica Beach population was 1,068, a decline of 0.47% compared to a population of 1,073 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Jamaica Beach increased by 18. In this period, the peak population was 1,089 in the year 2005. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Jamaica Beach is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Jamaica Beach population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. 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 Beach Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Jamaica town by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Jamaica town across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of male population, with 51.58% of total population being male. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

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. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Jamaica town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender 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 Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Jamaica JM: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 9.454 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.478 % for 2016. Jamaica JM: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.965 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.123 % in 1987 and a record low of 6.541 % in 1973. Jamaica JM: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % 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 20 to 24 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.; ;

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in Jamaica was reported at 7.8622 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Jamaica - Population ages 65 and above (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Jamaica JM: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data was reported at 9.100 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.178 % for 2016. Jamaica JM: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.729 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.122 % in 1986 and a record low of 7.012 % in 1973. Jamaica JM: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % 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 20 to 24 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.; ;

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Jamaica population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Jamaica. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 100 (51.28% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Jamaica population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Jamaica is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Jamaica 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