Jamaica Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Jamaica's labor force participation stood at 69.57% in 2025, a rise of +0.12pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 71.23% by 2026. Jamaica ranked 30th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 73.13% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 72.18% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 71.23% | - | - |
| 2025 | 69.57% | +0.12pp | #30 |
| 2024 | 69.44% | −0.03pp | #30 |
| 2023 | 69.47% | +1.82pp | #31 |
| 2022 | 67.65% | +1.96pp | #35 |
| 2021 | 65.69% | +0.86pp | #48 |
| 2020 | 64.83% | −2.13pp | #55 |
| 2019 | 66.97% | +1.48pp | #45 |
| 2018 | 65.48% | −0.19pp | #58 |
| 2017 | 65.67% | +0.75pp | #56 |
| 2016 | 64.92% | −0.57pp | #64 |
| 2015 | 65.50% | +2.95pp | #59 |
| 2014 | 62.55% | +0.71pp | #80 |
| 2013 | 61.84% | +1.11pp | #86 |
| 2012 | 60.73% | −0.09pp | #97 |
| 2011 | 60.82% | +0.33pp | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's labor force participation was 69.57% in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Jamaica's labor force participation peaked at 71.24% in 1990.
The lowest labor force participation in Jamaica was 60.49% in 2010.
Jamaica ranks 30th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jamaica's labor force participation is projected to reach 71.23% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Jamaica in 2025 was 69.57%. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_labor-force-participation,
title = {Jamaica Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}