Jamaica GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Jamaica's gdp per capita ppp was $13,924 in 2025, ranked 116th globally. This represents a 8.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Jamaica's gdp per capita ppp stood at $13,924 in 2025, a rise of +$1,034 from 2024. The IMF projects $13,924 by 2025. Jamaica ranked 116th globally.
Jamaica’s GDP per capita measured in purchasing‑power‑parity terms has risen from a trough of 3,183.30 in 1980 to an all‑time peak of 13,924.09 in 2025, placing the island nation 116th among World Bank‑listed economies. This 337 % increase over 46 years reflects sustained, albeit uneven, expansion of services, tourism and remittances, while structural constraints such as high public debt and limited diversification have capped growth relative to peers. In 2025 Jamaica’s per‑capita output trails Belize’s 14,920.77 and narrowly exceeds Eswatini’s 13,310.11, indicating that the country remains clustered with middle‑income economies that share similar vulnerability to external shocks. The upward trajectory is anchored in recent fiscal consolidation and modest productivity gains, but future acceleration will depend on deepening value‑added manufacturing, expanding digital infrastructure and maintaining macro‑economic stability, which together could lift Jamaica further up the global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $16,302 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $15,776 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $15,285 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $14,828 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $14,378 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $13,924 | - | - |
| 2025 | $13,924 | +$1,034 | #116 |
| 2024 | $12,890 | −$201 | #126 |
| 2023 | $12,651 | +$350 | #129 |
| 2022 | $11,888 | +$1,086 | #130 |
| 2021 | $10,431 | +$333 | #130 |
| 2020 | $9,764 | −$1,434 | #128 |
| 2019 | $10,845 | −$259 | #127 |
| 2018 | $10,753 | −$59 | #125 |
| 2017 | $10,466 | +$67 | #124 |
| 2016 | $9,948 | −$85 | #125 |
| 2015 | $9,476 | −$338 | #125 |
| 2014 | $9,210 | −$390 | #126 |
| 2013 | $9,101 | −$328 | #124 |
| 2012 | $8,831 | −$497 | #124 |
| 2011 | $8,809 | −$226 | #122 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's gdp per capita ppp was $13,924 in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 8.0% increase from the previous year.
Jamaica's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $13,924 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Jamaica was $3,183 in 1980.
Jamaica ranks 116th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jamaica's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $13,924 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Jamaica in 2025 was $13,924. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Jamaica GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}