Jamaica Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Jamaica's government debt to gdp stood at 59.23% in 2025, a decline of +3.20% from 2024. The IMF projects 59.23% by 2025. Jamaica ranked 78th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 51.70% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 53.05% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 54.43% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 55.95% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 57.44% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 59.23% | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.23% | −3.20% | #78 |
| 2024 | 62.43% | −4.12% | #114 |
| 2023 | 66.55% | −3.62% | #120 |
| 2022 | 70.17% | −16.11% | #129 |
| 2021 | 86.28% | −15.00% | #150 |
| 2020 | 101.27% | +13.55% | #158 |
| 2019 | 87.72% | −0.54% | #163 |
| 2018 | 88.26% | −6.85% | #169 |
| 2017 | 95.10% | −11.80% | #170 |
| 2016 | 106.91% | −9.02% | #177 |
| 2015 | 115.93% | −18.48% | #182 |
| 2014 | 134.40% | −0.82% | #183 |
| 2013 | 135.23% | −5.03% | #184 |
| 2012 | 140.26% | +4.32% | #185 |
| 2011 | 135.94% | −1.89% | #182 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's government debt to gdp was 59.23% in 2025. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 5.1% decrease from the previous year.
Jamaica's government debt to gdp peaked at 140.26% in 2012.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Jamaica was 59.23% in 2025.
Jamaica ranks 78th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Jamaica's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 59.23% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Jamaica in 2025 was 59.23%. This ranks 78th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Jamaica Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}