Jamaica 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$14.66 billion
↑ 6.12% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$5,165.34
↑ 5.86% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.60%
↑ 14.52pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
5.86%
↑ 0.64pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $13.81 billion | $14.66 billion | +6.12% |
| GDP per Capita | $4,879.44 | $5,165.34 | +5.86% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -9.92% | 4.60% | +14.52pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 5.23% | 5.86% | +0.64pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 6.50% | 5.19% | -1.31pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $14.66 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $5,165.34
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.60%
- Gross National Income
- $14.24 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 5.86%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 7.43%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.19%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 3.79%
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)
- 1.02%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Jamaica's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $14.66 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Jamaica for 2021 is $5,165.34. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Jamaica for 2021 is 5.86%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Jamaica's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 4.60%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Jamaica for 2021 is 5.19%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.