Jamaica Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Jamaica's population growth was -0.13% in 2025, ranked 182nd globally. This represents a 484.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Jamaica's population growth stood at -0.13% in 2025, a decline of +0.10pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.13% by 2025. Jamaica ranked 182nd globally.
Jamaica’s population growth has shifted from a modest expansion in the early 1960s to a contraction in the mid‑2020s, recording a negative rate of –0.13 % in 2025, which places the island at rank 182 globally. The country’s growth peaked at 1.52 % in 1973, a level that sustained a gradual decline over the subsequent five decades, falling to the all‑time trough of –0.13 % in 2025. This reversal mirrors the experience of peer Uruguay, which also posted a –0.13 % growth rate in the same year, suggesting regional convergence toward low or negative natural increase amid aging demographics and out‑migration pressures. The long‑term slowdown reflects declining fertility, rising life expectancy and limited net immigration, factors that have persisted since the early 2000s. If policies that encourage higher birth rates or attract skilled migrants are not implemented, the negative trend is likely to continue, potentially deepening Jamaica’s demographic challenges in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -0.28% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -0.21% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.13% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.13% | −0.10pp | #182 |
| 2024 | -0.02% | −0.04pp | #39 |
| 2023 | 0.02% | −0.03pp | #41 |
| 2022 | 0.05% | −0.19pp | #51 |
| 2021 | 0.24% | −0.02pp | #68 |
| 2020 | 0.26% | +0.15pp | #70 |
| 2019 | 0.11% | −0.04pp | #50 |
| 2018 | 0.15% | −0.05pp | #49 |
| 2017 | 0.21% | −0.06pp | #60 |
| 2016 | 0.26% | −0.05pp | #58 |
| 2015 | 0.31% | −0.05pp | #56 |
| 2014 | 0.36% | −0.04pp | #58 |
| 2013 | 0.41% | −0.03pp | #60 |
| 2012 | 0.43% | −0.00pp | #61 |
| 2011 | 0.43% | +0.01pp | #63 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's population growth was -0.13% in 2025. Ranked 182nd globally. This represents a 484.6% decrease from the previous year.
Jamaica's population growth peaked at 1.52% in 1973.
The lowest population growth in Jamaica was -0.13% in 2025.
Jamaica ranks 182nd globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jamaica's population growth is projected to reach -0.13% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Jamaica in 2025 was -0.13%. This ranks 182nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_population-growth,
title = {Jamaica Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}