Jamaica Income Share Bottom 10%
Income share held by lowest 10% SI.DST.FRST.10
Jamaica's income share bottom 10% was 2.20% in 2021, ranked 59th globally. This represents a 24.1% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1988–2021.
Overview
Jamaica's income share bottom 10% stood at 2.20% in 2021, a decline of +0.70pp from 2018. Jamaica ranked 59th globally.
Jamaica’s share of national income accruing to the bottom 10 percent of earners stood at 2.20 percent in 2021, placing the country 59th in the world according to World Bank data. The indicator has risen modestly from its earliest recorded level of 2.10 percent in 1988, reaching an all‑time high of 2.90 percent in 2018 before slipping to a trough of 1.80 percent in 2002. Over the nine‑year coverage period, the share has fluctuated within a narrow band, reflecting limited progress in redistributive outcomes despite periodic policy interventions. Jamaica’s 2021 figure matches those of Spain and Uruguay, both also reporting 2.20 percent, and is only slightly below the United States at 2.30 percent, underscoring a similar standing among diverse economies. Continued emphasis on inclusive growth, fiscal reforms, and targeted social programmes will be critical to lift the bottom‑decile share and alter the current modest upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Bottom 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.20% | −0.70pp | #59 |
| 2018 | 2.90% | +0.80pp | #42 |
| 2004 | 2.10% | +0.30pp | #53 |
| 2002 | 1.80% | −0.30pp | #53 |
| 1999 | 2.10% | −0.40pp | #27 |
| 1996 | 2.50% | −0.20pp | #23 |
| 1993 | 2.70% | +0.20pp | #19 |
| 1990 | 2.50% | +0.40pp | #13 |
| 1988 | 2.10% | – | #12 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw income share bottom 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's income share bottom 10% was 2.20% in 2021. Ranked 59th globally. This represents a 24.1% decrease from the previous year.
Jamaica's income share bottom 10% peaked at 2.90% in 2018.
The lowest income share bottom 10% in Jamaica was 1.80% in 2002.
Jamaica ranks 59th globally in income share bottom 10% as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.FRST.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
The income share bottom 10% of Jamaica in 2021 was 2.20%. This ranks 59th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_income-bottom-10,
title = {Jamaica Income Share Bottom 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/income-bottom-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}