Jamaica 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$14.81 billion
↑ 5.20% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$5,259.31
↑ 4.98% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.00%
↓ 0.38pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.38%
↑ 2.03pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $14.08 billion | $14.81 billion | +5.20% |
| GDP per Capita | $5,009.79 | $5,259.31 | +4.98% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.38% | 1.00% | -0.38pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.35% | 4.38% | +2.03pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 8.63% | 7.40% | -1.24pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $14.81 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $5,259.31
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.00%
- Gross National Income
- $14.39 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.38%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 6.55%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 7.40%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 7.84%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -2.68%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Jamaica's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $14.81 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Jamaica for 2017 is $5,259.31. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Jamaica for 2017 is 4.38%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Jamaica's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 1.00%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Jamaica for 2017 is 7.40%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.