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Jamaica Remittances Received

Personal remittances received  BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT

$3.8B +$227.6M (+6.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #52 Global Peak $3.8B (2025) Source World Bank

Jamaica Remittances Received (1976–2025)

Overview

Jamaica's remittances received stood at $3.8B in 2025, a rise of +$227.6M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $3.8B by 2025. Jamaica ranked 52nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Remittances Received YoY change Rank
2027* trend $4.0B - -
2026* trend $3.9B - -
2025* trend $3.8B - -
2025 $3.8B +$227.6M #52
2024 $3.6B −$36.4M #133
2023 $3.6B −$86.8M #136
2022 $3.7B −$19.1M #135
2021 $3.7B +$639.8M #140
2020 $3.1B +$504.3M #138
2019 $2.6B +$60.9M #131
2018 $2.5B +$38.9M #129
2017 $2.5B +$29.3M #133
2016 $2.4B +$72.2M #133
2015 $2.4B +$92.4M #133
2014 $2.3B +$96.9M #129
2013 $2.2B +$3.8M #125
2012 $2.2B +$62.5M #133
2011 $2.1B +$79.2M #134
Show all years (1976-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 10.3% Real rate -1.1%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jamaica's remittances received?

Jamaica's remittances received was $3.8B in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 6.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest remittances received in Jamaica?

Jamaica's remittances received peaked at $3.8B in 2025.

What was the lowest remittances received in Jamaica?

The lowest remittances received in Jamaica was $69.1M in 1978.

How does Jamaica rank in remittances received?

Jamaica ranks 52nd globally in remittances received as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for remittances received?

The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected remittances received of Jamaica in 2025?

Jamaica's remittances received is projected to reach $3.8B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is Jamaica's remittances received in billion?

Jamaica's remittances received was approximately 3.79 billion ($3.8B) in 2025.

What is the remittances received of Jamaica in 2025?

The remittances received of Jamaica in 2025 was $3.8B. This ranks 52nd in the world.

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Jamaica Remittances Received. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/jamaica/remittances
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@misc{historysaid_jamaica_remittances, title = {Jamaica Remittances Received}, url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/remittances}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }