Migrant populations in Jamaica
Jamaica: Migrant populations was 24,007 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
24,007
World rank
186th
of 228 countries
All-time high
24,952
in 2000
All-time low
20,475
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Jamaica, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migrant populations in Jamaica stood at 24,007.
That represents a change of up 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Jamaica peaked at 24,952 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 20,475, in 1990.
That places Jamaica 186th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Migrant populations 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% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 24,007 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522, 13% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 24,007 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 67,285, 36% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
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
- 183 Liechtenstein 27,669 compare
- 184 Monaco 27,106 compare
- 185 British Virgin Islands 24,520 compare
- 187 American Samoa 23,684 compare
- 188 Mongolia 22,589 compare
- 189 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)
- Population growth rate -1.76 (2100)
- Population density 98.5 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 35,987 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Jamaica?
- Migrant populations in Jamaica was 24,007 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 24,952 in 2000.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,475 in 1990.
- How does Jamaica rank for migrant populations?
- Jamaica ranks 186th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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