Total number of international immigrants in Jamaica
Jamaica: Total number of international immigrants was 24,007 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
24,007 immigrants
World rank
187th
of 232 countries
All-time high
24,952 immigrants
in 2000
All-time low
20,475 immigrants
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Total number of international immigrants in Jamaica, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in Jamaica is 24,007 immigrants, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Jamaica peaked at 24,952 immigrants in 2000 and was at its lowest, 20,475 immigrants, in 1990.
That places Jamaica 187th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Total number of international immigrants in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20,475 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 22,713 immigrants | +10.9% |
| 2000 | 24,952 immigrants | +9.9% |
| 2005 | 24,284 immigrants | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 23,677 immigrants | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 23,165 immigrants | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 23,629 immigrants | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 24,007 immigrants | +1.6% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 24,007 immigrants is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522 immigrants, 13% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 24,007 immigrants is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 67,285 immigrants, 36% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21,594 immigrants | 20,475 immigrants | 22,713 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 24,618 immigrants | 24,284 immigrants | 24,952 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 23,421 immigrants | 23,165 immigrants | 23,677 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 23,818 immigrants | 23,629 immigrants | 24,007 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 184 Liechtenstein 27,669 immigrants compare
- 185 Monaco 27,106 immigrants compare
- 186 British Virgin Islands 24,520 immigrants compare
- 188 American Samoa 23,684 immigrants compare
- 189 Mongolia 22,589 immigrants compare
- 190 Northern Mariana Islands 22,000 immigrants compare
More population data for Jamaica
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -3.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.8% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 35,987 people (2100)
- Population density 98.5 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.8% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.66 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1905 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Jamaica?
- Total number of international immigrants in Jamaica was 24,007 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 24,952 immigrants in 2000.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,475 immigrants in 1990.
- How does Jamaica rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Jamaica ranks 187th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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