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Jamaica Agriculture Employment

Employment in agriculture  SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS

13.94% −0.30% (-2.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #89 Global Peak 28.96% (1991) Source World Bank

Jamaica Agriculture Employment (1991–2025)

Overview

Jamaica's agriculture employment stood at 13.94% in 2025, a decline of +0.30% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.40% by 2026. Jamaica ranked 89th globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Employment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 12.56% - -
2027* trend 12.98% - -
2026* trend 13.40% - -
2025 13.94% −0.30% #89
2024 14.25% −0.31% #89
2023 14.55% −0.30% #91
2022 14.85% −0.88% #93
2021 15.74% −0.20% #95
2020 15.94% +0.71% #93
2019 15.23% −1.03% #91
2018 16.26% −0.50% #96
2017 16.76% +0.04% #96
2016 16.72% −1.02% #94
2015 17.74% −0.71% #94
2014 18.45% +0.23% #96
2013 18.22% +0.11% #94
2012 18.11% +0.49% #93
2011 17.62% −2.68% #90
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 10.3% Real rate -1.1%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw agriculture employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jamaica's agriculture employment?

Jamaica's agriculture employment was 13.94% in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture employment in Jamaica?

Jamaica's agriculture employment peaked at 28.96% in 1991.

What was the lowest agriculture employment in Jamaica?

The lowest agriculture employment in Jamaica was 13.94% in 2025.

How does Jamaica rank in agriculture employment?

Jamaica ranks 89th globally in agriculture employment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for agriculture employment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.AGR.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected agriculture employment of Jamaica in 2026?

Jamaica's agriculture employment is projected to reach 13.40% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture employment of Jamaica in 2025?

The agriculture employment of Jamaica in 2025 was 13.94%. This ranks 89th in the world.

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