Proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Jamaica
Jamaica: Proportion of population using limited drinking water services was 10.5 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Jamaica, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 10.5 for proportion of population using limited drinking water services in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 88.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Jamaica peaked at 10.5 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.9227, in 2003.
That places Jamaica 28th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.9252 | — |
| 2001 | 0.9238 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 0.9232 | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 0.9227 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 1.15 | +24.4% |
| 2005 | 1.37 | +19.6% |
| 2006 | 1.69 | +23.0% |
| 2007 | 2.17 | +28.4% |
| 2008 | 2.65 | +22.2% |
| 2009 | 3.13 | +18.2% |
| 2010 | 3.62 | +15.5% |
| 2011 | 4.1 | +13.4% |
| 2012 | 4.59 | +11.9% |
| 2013 | 5.08 | +10.6% |
| 2014 | 5.56 | +9.6% |
| 2015 | 6.05 | +8.8% |
| 2016 | 6.55 | +8.1% |
| 2017 | 7.04 | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 7.53 | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 8.02 | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 8.52 | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 9.01 | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 9.51 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 10 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | 10.5 | +5.0% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 10.5 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.15, 9.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 10.5 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.2631, 39.9× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.59 | 0.9227 | 3.13 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.81 | 3.62 | 8.02 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.51 | 8.52 | 10.5 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More population data for Jamaica
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2,494 Persons (2050)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Jamaica?
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services in Jamaica was 10.5 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using limited drinking water services recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 10.5 in 2024.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using limited drinking water services recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9227 in 2003.
- How does Jamaica rank for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
- Jamaica ranks 28th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using limited drinking water services rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of population using limited drinking water services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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