Jamaica Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Jamaica's fertility rate was 1.35 in 2025, ranked 178th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Jamaica's fertility rate stood at 1.35 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.35 by 2025. Jamaica ranked 178th globally.
Jamaica’s fertility rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, sliding from an all‑time peak of 5.79 births per woman in 1964 to a historic trough of 1.35 in 2025, the lowest level recorded since the series began and placing the country at rank 178 globally. The decline from the early‑1960s high of 5.54 in 1960 reflects a broader demographic transition marked by urbanisation, expanded female education and widespread access to contraception. By 2025 Jamaica’s rate matches that of the European Union (1.35) and is virtually identical to Germany’s figure, while Norway and Sweden sit marginally lower at 1.34. The rapid contraction of births per woman has contributed to an ageing population and a shrinking labour force, prompting policy discussions on immigration and family‑support measures. If current social and economic conditions persist, the fertility rate is likely to remain near the 2025 low, although targeted pro‑child incentives could modestly raise the trajectory in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.34 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.35 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.35 | −0.01 | #178 |
| 2023 | 1.36 | −0.01 | #31 |
| 2022 | 1.37 | −0.01 | #30 |
| 2021 | 1.38 | −0.01 | #25 |
| 2020 | 1.38 | −0.01 | #26 |
| 2019 | 1.39 | −0.01 | #24 |
| 2018 | 1.40 | −0.03 | #22 |
| 2017 | 1.43 | −0.04 | #25 |
| 2016 | 1.46 | −0.04 | #30 |
| 2015 | 1.51 | −0.04 | #35 |
| 2014 | 1.54 | −0.05 | #39 |
| 2013 | 1.59 | −0.06 | #45 |
| 2012 | 1.65 | −0.07 | #48 |
| 2011 | 1.72 | −0.08 | #53 |
| 2010 | 1.80 | −0.08 | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's fertility rate was 1.35 in 2025. Ranked 178th globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
Jamaica's fertility rate peaked at 5.79 in 1964.
The lowest fertility rate in Jamaica was 1.35 in 2025.
Jamaica ranks 178th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jamaica's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.35 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Jamaica in 2025 was 1.35. This ranks 178th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_fertility-rate,
title = {Jamaica Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}