International migrants, by country of destination in Jamaica
Jamaica: International migrants, by country of destination was 24,007 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
24,007
World rank
187th
of 231 countries
All-time high
24,952
in 2000
All-time low
20,475
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Jamaica, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Jamaica stood at 24,007.
That represents a change of up 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Jamaica peaked at 24,952 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 20,475, in 1990.
Jamaica ranks 187th of 231 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20,475 | — |
| 1995 | 22,713 | +10.9% |
| 2000 | 24,952 | +9.9% |
| 2005 | 24,284 | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 23,677 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 23,165 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 23,629 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 24,007 | +1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21,594 | 20,475 | 22,713 | 2 |
| 2000s | 24,618 | 24,284 | 24,952 | 2 |
| 2010s | 23,421 | 23,165 | 23,677 | 2 |
| 2020s | 23,818 | 23,629 | 24,007 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 184 Liechtenstein 27,669 compare
- 185 Monaco 27,106 compare
- 186 British Virgin Islands 24,520 compare
- 188 American Samoa 23,684 compare
- 189 Mongolia 22,589 compare
- 190 Northern Mariana Islands 22,000 compare
More population data for Jamaica
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.7 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -3.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2,494 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1905 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.66 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -1.8% (2100)
- Population density 98.5 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 35,987 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Jamaica?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Jamaica was 24,007 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 24,952 in 2000.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,475 in 1990.
- How does Jamaica rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Jamaica ranks 187th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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