Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Jamaica
Jamaica: Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate was 3.78 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Jamaica, 1975–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 3.78 % change on previous year for female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in 2023.
The figure is down 9.4% on the previous year and up 555.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Jamaica peaked at 61.27 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -37.22 % change on previous year, in 1991.
Jamaica ranks 15th of 130 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 5.89 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | -1.25 % change on previous year | -121.3% |
| 1981 | 61.27 % change on previous year | -4992.0% |
| 1982 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -96.8% |
| 1991 | -37.22 % change on previous year | -1975.5% |
| 1995 | -0.9504 % change on previous year | -97.4% |
| 1996 | -1.94 % change on previous year | +104.3% |
| 1997 | -2.64 % change on previous year | +36.0% |
| 1998 | -2.35 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 1999 | -1.93 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
| 2002 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -264.5% |
| 2003 | -4.17 % change on previous year | -231.4% |
| 2004 | 4.34 % change on previous year | -204.2% |
| 2008 | -2.63 % change on previous year | -160.5% |
| 2009 | -3.37 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
| 2010 | -2.66 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 2011 | 0.1513 % change on previous year | -105.7% |
| 2012 | 0.5872 % change on previous year | +288.0% |
| 2013 | 0.5761 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 0.3932 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 2017 | 1.44 % change on previous year | +267.0% |
| 2018 | -1.05 % change on previous year | -173.0% |
| 2019 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -315.6% |
| 2020 | -3.78 % change on previous year | -266.3% |
| 2021 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -131.8% |
| 2022 | 4.17 % change on previous year | +246.6% |
| 2023 | 3.78 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 3.78 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.626 % change on previous year, 6.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 3.78 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.7919 % change on previous year, 4.8× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Jamaica changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +4992.0% | -1.25 % change on previous year | 61.27 % change on previous year |
| 1991 | -1975.5% | 1.98 % change on previous year | -37.22 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.32 % change on previous year | -1.25 % change on previous year | 5.89 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 31.63 % change on previous year | 1.98 % change on previous year | 61.27 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1990s | -7.84 % change on previous year | -37.22 % change on previous year | -0.9504 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | -0.5304 % change on previous year | -4.17 % change on previous year | 4.34 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.2142 % change on previous year | -2.66 % change on previous year | 2.27 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.34 % change on previous year | -3.78 % change on previous year | 4.17 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 12 Bhutan 4.54 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Honduras 4.13 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Paraguay 3.83 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Armenia 3.61 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Qatar 3.52 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Dominican Republic 3.47 % change on previous year 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 female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Jamaica?
- Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Jamaica was 3.78 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 61.27 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -37.22 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Jamaica rank for female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate?
- Jamaica ranks 15th out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
- Is female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 555.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates slopes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Female labor force participation rates slopes Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates slopes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.