Jamaica 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$14.81 billion
↑ 2.51% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$5,340.83
↑ 2.07% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
-0.61%
↓ 2.34pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
6.87%
↓ 0.68pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $14.44 billion | $14.81 billion | +2.51% |
| GDP per Capita | $5,232.64 | $5,340.83 | +2.07% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.73% | -0.61% | -2.34pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 7.56% | 6.87% | -0.68pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 8.03% | 8.70% | +0.66pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $14.81 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $5,340.83
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -0.61%
- Gross National Income
- $14.61 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 6.87%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 6.57%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 8.70%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 10.37%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -9.73%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Jamaica's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $14.81 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Jamaica for 2012 is $5,340.83. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Jamaica for 2012 is 6.87%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Jamaica's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is -0.61%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Jamaica for 2012 is 8.70%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.