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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Jamaica

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population2.84M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$22.7B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$8K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth71.62024 · yearsInternet use90.1%2024 · % of populationForest area56.2%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
7.7%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Jamaica2023 · 7.7%
02.154.36.458.61960199320252001: 7.2%2002: 6.7%2003: 6.8%2004: 6.9%2005: 7.1%2006: 7.3%2007: 7.9%2008: 8.5%2009: 8.6%2010: 8.2%2011: 7.8%2012: 7.7%2013: 7.7%2014: 7.5%2015: 8%2016: 7.6%2017: 7.3%2018: 6.3%2019: 6.7%2020: 7%2021: 7.6%2022: 7.5%2023: 7.7%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Jamaica in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Kingston
Country code
JAM

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