Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamaica's unemployment rate?▾
Jamaica's unemployment rate was 3.29% in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 21.3% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest unemployment rate in Jamaica?▾
Jamaica's unemployment rate peaked at 27.58% in 1982.
What was the lowest unemployment rate in Jamaica?▾
The lowest unemployment rate in Jamaica was 3.02% in 2023.
How does Jamaica rank in unemployment rate?▾
Jamaica ranks 50th globally in unemployment rate as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for unemployment rate?▾
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the unemployment rate of Jamaica in 2025?▾
The unemployment rate of Jamaica in 2025 was 3.29%. This ranks 50th in the world.
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Jamaica Unemployment Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/jamaica/unemployment-rate
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@misc{historysaid_jamaica_unemployment-rate,
title = {Jamaica Unemployment Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/unemployment-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}