Jamaica 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$15.73 billion
↑ 6.22% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$5,578.10
↑ 6.06% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.89%
↑ 0.89pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.74%
↓ 0.64pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $14.81 billion | $15.73 billion | +6.22% |
| GDP per Capita | $5,259.31 | $5,578.10 | +6.06% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.00% | 1.89% | +0.89pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 4.38% | 3.74% | -0.64pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 7.40% | 5.47% | -1.93pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $15.73 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $5,578.10
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.89%
- Gross National Income
- $15.13 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.74%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 4.99%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.47%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 8.67%
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)
- -1.49%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Jamaica's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $15.73 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Jamaica for 2018 is $5,578.10. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Jamaica for 2018 is 3.74%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Jamaica's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 1.89%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Jamaica for 2018 is 5.47%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.