Cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Jamaica

Jamaica: Cases of non-fatal occupational injury was 1,200 in 1997. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1997)
1,200
Change on year
down 13.0%
World rank
86th
of 126 countries
All-time high
3,288
in 1994
All-time low
99
in 1989
Years of data
13
1982–1997

Cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Jamaica, 1982–1997

01.0k2.0k3.0k1982198919971982: 2.2k1983: 2.0k1985: 1681986: 1551987: 1611988: 1171989: 991990: 1131993: 1.7k1994: 3.3k1995: 1.9k1996: 1.4k1997: 1.2k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

Jamaica recorded 1,200 for cases of non-fatal occupational injury in 1997.

That represents a change of down 13.0% on the previous year and up 645.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Jamaica peaked at 3,288 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 99, in 1989.

That places Jamaica 86th out of 126 countries with data for 1997, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Jamaica, year by year

Annual values for Cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Jamaica, 1982 to 1997.
Year Value Change
1982 2,184
1983 1,961 -10.2%
1985 168 -91.4%
1986 155 -7.7%
1987 161 +3.9%
1988 117 -27.3%
1989 99 -15.4%
1990 113 +14.1%
1993 1,657 +1366.4%
1994 3,288 +98.4%
1995 1,857 -43.5%
1996 1,379 -25.7%
1997 1,200 -13.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 692.14 99 2,184 7
1990s 1,582 113 3,288 6

Countries ranked near Jamaica

  1. 83 Cyprus 1,320 compare
  2. 84 Senegal 1,319 compare
  3. 85 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 1,205 compare
  4. 87 Botswana 1,194 compare
  5. 88 Gabon 1,112 compare
  6. 89 Belize 1,048 compare

See the full ranking of 126 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Jamaica?
Cases of non-fatal occupational injury in Jamaica was 1,200 in 1997, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest cases of non-fatal occupational injury recorded in Jamaica?
The highest recorded value was 3,288 in 1994.
What is the lowest cases of non-fatal occupational injury recorded in Jamaica?
The lowest recorded value was 99 in 1989.
How does Jamaica rank for cases of non-fatal occupational injury?
Jamaica ranks 86th out of 126 countries with data for 1997.
Is cases of non-fatal occupational injury rising or falling in Jamaica?
Over the last ten years it is up 645.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jamaica data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Cases of non-fatal occupational injury. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Cases of non-fatal occupational injury
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
126 places, 3,088 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

A case of non-fatal occupational injury is the case of a worker incurring an occupational injury as a result of an occupational accident not leading to death. The non-fatal occupational injury entails a loss of working time. Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. For more information, refer to the Occupational Safety and Health Statistics (OSH) database description.