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Jamaica
Americas · Caribbean
Overview
Jamaica is located in Caribbean within Americas, alongside 12 other countries in the same subregion.
With a population of 2.8M, Jamaica ranks 138th of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 262 people per km² (37th of 196 by density).
Jamaica's GDP is $22.0B, 121st largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $7,754 (87th of 181 by GDP per capita).
Nearby countries in Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados.
Identity
Capital
Kingston
Currency
Jamaican Dollar
JMD
Official language
English, Jamaican Patois
Continent / Region
Americas · Caribbean
People
Population
2.8MWorld Bank 2024
Population density
262 / km²
Calculated: population ÷ land area
Economy
GDP (current US$)
$22.0BWorld Bank 2024
GDP per capita
$7,754World Bank 2024
Geography
Land area
Trade
Exports data unavailable for this country.