Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Jamaica

Jamaica: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by was 112.5 Persons in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
112.5 Persons
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
81st
of 156 countries
All-time high
120.96 Persons
in 2019
All-time low
57.98 Persons
in 2000
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Jamaica, 2000–2022

02550751001252000201120222000: 58 Persons2001: 59 Persons2002: 61.4 Persons2003: 63.5 Persons2004: 66.6 Persons2005: 67.7 Persons2006: 69.7 Persons2007: 69.3 Persons2008: 72.6 Persons2009: 72.7 Persons2010: 73.5 Persons2011: 78 Persons2012: 80.9 Persons2013: 80.5 Persons2014: 86.6 Persons2015: 99.3 Persons2016: 102.3 Persons2017: 108.6 Persons2018: 112.4 Persons2019: 121 Persons2020: 103.5 Persons2021: 108.3 Persons2022: 112.5 Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

In 2022, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Jamaica stood at 112.5 Persons.

The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 39.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Jamaica peaked at 120.96 Persons in 2019 and was at its lowest, 57.98 Persons, in 2000.

That places Jamaica 81st out of 156 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Jamaica, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in accomodation and food service in Jamaica, 2000 to 2022.
Year Persons Change
2000 57.98 Persons
2001 59.04 Persons +1.8%
2002 61.4 Persons +4.0%
2003 63.5 Persons +3.4%
2004 66.57 Persons +4.8%
2005 67.75 Persons +1.8%
2006 69.71 Persons +2.9%
2007 69.31 Persons -0.6%
2008 72.57 Persons +4.7%
2009 72.68 Persons +0.2%
2010 73.5 Persons +1.1%
2011 77.96 Persons +6.1%
2012 80.9 Persons +3.8%
2013 80.53 Persons -0.5%
2014 86.56 Persons +7.5%
2015 99.33 Persons +14.7%
2016 102.31 Persons +3.0%
2017 108.64 Persons +6.2%
2018 112.43 Persons +3.5%
2019 120.96 Persons +7.6%
2020 103.52 Persons -14.4%
2021 108.34 Persons +4.7%
2022 112.5 Persons +3.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 66.05 Persons 57.98 Persons 72.68 Persons 10
2010s 94.31 Persons 73.5 Persons 120.96 Persons 10
2020s 108.12 Persons 103.52 Persons 112.5 Persons 3

Countries ranked near Jamaica

  1. 78 Costa Rica 141.2 Persons compare
  2. 79 Tunisia 129.13 Persons compare
  3. 80 Senegal 124.56 Persons compare
  4. 82 Serbia 110.8 Persons compare
  5. 83 Norway 110.78 Persons compare
  6. 84 Denmark 108.79 Persons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Jamaica?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Jamaica was 112.5 Persons in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by recorded in Jamaica?
The highest recorded value was 120.96 Persons in 2019.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by recorded in Jamaica?
The lowest recorded value was 57.98 Persons in 2000.
How does Jamaica rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by?
Jamaica ranks 81st out of 156 countries with data for 2022.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by rising or falling in Jamaica?
Over the last ten years it is up 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Jamaica data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in accomodation and food service. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in accomodation and food service
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Coverage
231 places, 5,301 data points, 2000–2022
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 32 shows total employment by sex and within 14 different economic sectors.