Jamaica Highest Unemployment Rate
27.58%
The highest unemployment rate in Jamaica was 27.58% in 1982. The top 5 years were: 1982 (27.58%), 1980 (27.26%), 1983 (26.38%), 1981 (25.94%), 1984 (25.51%).
Top 5 Highest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 27.58% | +1.64pp | 48th |
| 1984 | 25.51% | −0.87pp | 54th |
| 1983 | 26.38% | −1.20pp | 52nd |
| 1980 | 27.26% | – | 44th |
| 1985 | 25.01% | −0.50pp | 58th |
| 1981 | 25.94% | −1.32pp | 46th |
| 1986 | 23.65% | −1.36pp | 60th |
| 1987 | 20.97% | −2.69pp | 60th |
| 1988 | 19.09% | −1.88pp | 60th |
| 1990 | 15.70% | +0.50pp | 61st |
| 1989 | 15.20% | −3.89pp | 56th |
| 2016 | 8.63% | −4.87pp | 129th |
| 2015 | 8.83% | −4.93pp | 125th |
| 2014 | 9.05% | −6.23pp | 130th |
| 2013 | 9.70% | −4.23pp | 130th |
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