Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Jamaica
Jamaica: Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) was 0.319 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Jamaica, 2005–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 0.319 % change on previous year for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in 2025.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 103.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Jamaica peaked at 15.99 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -26.8 % change on previous year, in 2013.
Jamaica ranks 93rd of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.1247 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | -0.1245 % change on previous year | -199.9% |
| 2007 | 0.3741 % change on previous year | -400.4% |
| 2008 | -0.3727 % change on previous year | -199.6% |
| 2009 | -6.73 % change on previous year | +1706.7% |
| 2010 | -0.2674 % change on previous year | -96.0% |
| 2011 | -10.32 % change on previous year | +3760.3% |
| 2012 | 15.99 % change on previous year | -255.0% |
| 2013 | -26.8 % change on previous year | -267.6% |
| 2014 | 8.8 % change on previous year | -132.8% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 0.1618 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 0.1616 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 0.1613 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2020 | -10.47 % change on previous year | -6589.6% |
| 2021 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -132.6% |
| 2022 | 8.52 % change on previous year | +149.4% |
| 2023 | 0.1603 % change on previous year | -98.1% |
| 2024 | 0.32 % change on previous year | +99.7% |
| 2025 | 0.319 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 0.319 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.3759 % change on previous year, 85% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 0.319 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.3106 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -6589.6% | 0.1613 % change on previous year | -10.47 % change on previous year |
| 2011 | -3760.3% | -0.2674 % change on previous year | -10.32 % change on previous year |
| 2009 | -1706.7% | -0.3727 % change on previous year | -6.73 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -1.35 % change on previous year | -6.73 % change on previous year | 0.3741 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | -1.21 % change on previous year | -26.8 % change on previous year | 15.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3785 % change on previous year | -10.47 % change on previous year | 8.52 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 90 Romania 0.3285 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Hong Kong, China 0.3231 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Bangladesh 0.3199 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Poland 0.3149 % change on previous year compare
- 95 Brazil 0.3106 % change on previous year compare
- 96 Somalia 0.3096 % 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 labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Jamaica?
- Labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Jamaica was 0.319 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 15.99 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.8 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Jamaica rank for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1)?
- Jamaica ranks 93rd out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1), 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 Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.