Jamaica GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Jamaica's gdp per capita was $8,405 in 2025, ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 8.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Jamaica's gdp per capita stood at $8,405 in 2025, a rise of +$651 from 2024. The IMF projects $8,405 by 2025. Jamaica ranked 93rd globally.
Jamaica’s GDP per capita has risen from a low of 423.67 in 1960 to an all‑time high of 8,404.91 in 2025, placing the island nation 93rd in the world after 66 years of data. This long‑run ascent reflects structural reforms, diversification of services, and remittance inflows that have steadily lifted average incomes, although the pace has varied across decades. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Jamaica trails Armenia’s 8,968.92 and the Marshall Islands’ 8,286.56, suggesting room for further convergence with comparable small‑economy performers. The dramatic increase from the early post‑colonial trough to the current peak underscores the impact of sustained investment in tourism, energy, and digital infrastructure. Future trajectory will hinge on how effectively Jamaica can deepen productivity gains, manage external debt, and mitigate climate‑related shocks, which together will determine whether the upward trend can be maintained or accelerated.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $10,047 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $9,727 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $9,404 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $9,094 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $8,756 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $8,405 | - | - |
| 2025 | $8,405 | +$651 | #93 |
| 2024 | $7,754 | −$1 | #102 |
| 2023 | $7,542 | +$723 | #105 |
| 2022 | $6,626 | +$794 | #114 |
| 2021 | $5,626 | +$117 | #119 |
| 2020 | $5,299 | −$919 | #119 |
| 2019 | $6,031 | −$109 | #119 |
| 2018 | $5,977 | +$208 | #120 |
| 2017 | $5,605 | +$119 | #120 |
| 2016 | $5,302 | −$187 | #119 |
| 2015 | $5,339 | +$101 | #118 |
| 2014 | $4,975 | −$399 | #127 |
| 2013 | $5,124 | −$466 | #124 |
| 2012 | $5,341 | −$130 | #123 |
| 2011 | $5,233 | +$211 | #121 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's gdp per capita was $8,405 in 2025. Ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 8.4% increase from the previous year.
Jamaica's gdp per capita peaked at $8,405 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Jamaica was $424 in 1960.
Jamaica ranks 93rd globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jamaica's gdp per capita is projected to reach $8,405 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Jamaica in 2025 was $8,405. This ranks 93rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Jamaica GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}