Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Jamaica
Jamaica: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.0454 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Jamaica, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Jamaica is -0.0454 % change on previous year, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1,942.8% on the previous year and down 113.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Jamaica peaked at 1.57 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -0.0454 % change on previous year, in 2025.
Jamaica ranks 177th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.3 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 1973 | 1.5 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1974 | 1.57 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1975 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 1976 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1977 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 1978 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1979 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1980 | 1.2 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 1981 | 1.27 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 1.36 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 1983 | 1.41 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1984 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1985 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 1986 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 1987 | 0.8334 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 1988 | 0.6973 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 1989 | 0.6733 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1990 | 0.7027 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 0.8177 % change on previous year | +16.4% |
| 1992 | 0.9458 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
| 1993 | 1.04 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 1.04 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 0.9896 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1997 | 0.9556 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 0.8973 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1999 | 0.8209 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 2000 | 0.7406 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 2001 | 0.6521 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 2002 | 0.6192 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 0.6131 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 0.6026 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 0.5719 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 0.5392 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 0.4959 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 2008 | 0.4543 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2009 | 0.418 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 2010 | 0.4155 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 0.4299 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 0.4378 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 0.4269 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 0.3855 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2015 | 0.3378 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 2016 | 0.2912 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 2017 | 0.2355 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 2018 | 0.1809 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 2019 | 0.127 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 2020 | 0.0978 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 2021 | 0.4309 % change on previous year | +340.5% |
| 2022 | 0.0606 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 2023 | 0.0426 % change on previous year | -29.7% |
| 2024 | 0.0025 % change on previous year | -94.2% |
| 2025 | -0.0454 % change on previous year | -1942.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.36 % change on previous year | 1.15 % change on previous year | 1.57 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.11 % change on previous year | 0.6733 % change on previous year | 1.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9234 % change on previous year | 0.7027 % change on previous year | 1.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5707 % change on previous year | 0.418 % change on previous year | 0.7406 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3268 % change on previous year | 0.127 % change on previous year | 0.4378 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0982 % change on previous year | -0.0454 % change on previous year | 0.4309 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 174 Georgia -0.0089 % change on previous year compare
- 175 Spain -0.0221 % change on previous year compare
- 176 Isle of Man -0.0297 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Slovenia -0.0495 % change on previous year compare
- 179 Uruguay -0.0525 % change on previous year compare
- 180 Thailand -0.0591 % change on previous year 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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Jamaica?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Jamaica was -0.0454 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 1.57 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.0454 % change on previous year in 2025.
- How does Jamaica rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Jamaica ranks 177th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 113.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.