Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Jamaica
Jamaica: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 67.18 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Jamaica, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Jamaica is 67.18, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Jamaica peaked at 67.37 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 55.45, in 2012.
Jamaica ranks 26th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 66.47 | — |
| 1992 | 66.05 | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 65.83 | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 65.39 | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 65.01 | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 64.39 | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 63.88 | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 63.31 | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 62.65 | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 62.17 | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 61.72 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 61.41 | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 61.13 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 61.09 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 60.89 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 60.65 | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 60.4 | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 60.09 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 57.63 | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 55.88 | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 55.93 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 55.45 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 55.84 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 56.89 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 59.72 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 59.32 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 60.81 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 61.9 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 63.63 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 60.62 | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 62.29 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 64.89 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 67.37 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 67.25 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 67.28 | +0.0% |
| 2026 | 67.23 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 67.18 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 64.78 | 62.65 | 66.47 | 9 |
| 2000s | 60.72 | 57.63 | 62.17 | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.54 | 55.45 | 63.63 | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.51 | 60.62 | 67.37 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 23 Central African Republic 68.72 compare
- 24 Singapore 68.35 compare
- 25 Burkina Faso 67.43 compare
- 27 Paraguay 67.1 compare
- 28 New Zealand 66.47 compare
- 29 Timor-Leste 66.34 compare
More work & labour data for Jamaica
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.69 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.83 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.25 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.0152 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1,904 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 799.47 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 544.43 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 522.35 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1,067 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Jamaica?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Jamaica was 67.18 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 67.37 in 2023.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.45 in 2012.
- How does Jamaica rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Jamaica ranks 26th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.