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Jamaica GDP Deflator

Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator  NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG

10.37% +5.51pp (+113.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #40 Global Peak 60.04% (1992) Source World Bank

Jamaica GDP Deflator (1967–2025)

Overview

Jamaica's gdp deflator stood at 10.37% in 2025, a rise of +5.51pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.37% by 2025. Jamaica ranked 40th globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP Deflator YoY change Rank
2027* trend 12.21% - -
2026* trend 11.29% - -
2025* trend 10.37% - -
2025 10.37% +5.51pp #40
2024 4.86% −6.47pp #125
2023 11.33% −1.32pp #172
2022 12.66% +6.05pp #157
2021 6.61% +3.98pp #134
2020 2.63% −0.01pp #121
2019 2.64% −2.27pp #125
2018 4.91% −1.03pp #153
2017 5.94% +2.31pp #158
2016 3.62% −8.85pp #145
2015 12.48% +5.55pp #199
2014 6.93% −1.49pp #178
2013 8.42% +1.84pp #189
2012 6.57% +0.78pp #151
2011 5.80% −4.01pp #114
Show all years (1967-2025)
* 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 gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jamaica's gdp deflator?

Jamaica's gdp deflator was 10.37% in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 113.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp deflator in Jamaica?

Jamaica's gdp deflator peaked at 60.04% in 1992.

What was the lowest gdp deflator in Jamaica?

The lowest gdp deflator in Jamaica was -4.91% in 1972.

How does Jamaica rank in gdp deflator?

Jamaica ranks 40th globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp deflator?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp deflator of Jamaica in 2025?

Jamaica's gdp deflator is projected to reach 10.37% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the gdp deflator of Jamaica in 2025?

The gdp deflator of Jamaica in 2025 was 10.37%. This ranks 40th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_jamaica_gdp-deflator, title = {Jamaica GDP Deflator}, url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/gdp-deflator}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }