Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Jamaica

Jamaica: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual was 1.67 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2027)
1.67 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
75th
of 188 countries
All-time high
28.87 % change on previous year
in 2020
All-time low
-32.45 % change on previous year
in 2018
Years of data
22
2006–2027

Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Jamaica, 2006–2027

-40-200202006201620272006: 0.655 % change on previous year2007: 0.027 % change on previous year2008: 1 % change on previous year2009: 1.6 % change on previous year2010: -17.7 % change on previous year2011: 11.7 % change on previous year2012: 13.1 % change on previous year2013: 24.4 % change on previous year2014: -4.3 % change on previous year2015: 12.9 % change on previous year2016: -4.3 % change on previous year2017: -13.2 % change on previous year2018: -32.5 % change on previous year2019: -0.454 % change on previous year2020: 28.9 % change on previous year2021: -24.3 % change on previous year2022: -14.1 % change on previous year2023: -17.8 % change on previous year2024: 5.4 % change on previous year2025: 2.8 % change on previous year2026: 1.6 % change on previous year2027: 1.7 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Jamaica recorded 1.67 % change on previous year for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in 2027.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 112.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Jamaica peaked at 28.87 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -32.45 % change on previous year, in 2018.

That places Jamaica 75th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Jamaica, year by year

Annual values for Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Jamaica, 2006 to 2027.
Year % change on previous year Change
2006 0.6555 % change on previous year
2007 0.0268 % change on previous year -95.9%
2008 1.04 % change on previous year +3799.0%
2009 1.61 % change on previous year +53.9%
2010 -17.7 % change on previous year -1202.1%
2011 11.75 % change on previous year -166.4%
2012 13.11 % change on previous year +11.6%
2013 24.38 % change on previous year +85.9%
2014 -4.34 % change on previous year -117.8%
2015 12.94 % change on previous year -398.2%
2016 -4.27 % change on previous year -133.0%
2017 -13.22 % change on previous year +209.6%
2018 -32.45 % change on previous year +145.5%
2019 -0.454 % change on previous year -98.6%
2020 28.87 % change on previous year -6458.1%
2021 -24.31 % change on previous year -184.2%
2022 -14.13 % change on previous year -41.9%
2023 -17.77 % change on previous year +25.8%
2024 5.39 % change on previous year -130.4%
2025 2.76 % change on previous year -48.9%
2026 1.6 % change on previous year -42.2%
2027 1.67 % change on previous year +4.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.833 % change on previous year 0.0268 % change on previous year 1.61 % change on previous year 4
2010s -1.03 % change on previous year -32.45 % change on previous year 24.38 % change on previous year 10
2020s -1.99 % change on previous year -24.31 % change on previous year 28.87 % change on previous year 8

Countries ranked near Jamaica

  1. 72 Philippines 1.7 % change on previous year compare
  2. 73 India 1.68 % change on previous year compare
  3. 74 Chile 1.68 % change on previous year compare
  4. 76 Peru 1.67 % change on previous year compare
  5. 77 Belize 1.66 % change on previous year compare
  6. 78 Maldives 1.63 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Jamaica?
Time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual in Jamaica was 1.67 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual recorded in Jamaica?
The highest recorded value was 28.87 % change on previous year in 2020.
What is the lowest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual recorded in Jamaica?
The lowest recorded value was -32.45 % change on previous year in 2018.
How does Jamaica rank for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual?
Jamaica ranks 75th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
Is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual rising or falling in Jamaica?
Over the last ten years it is up 112.7%. 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 Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
276 places, 6,047 data points, 2006–2027
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The year-on-year percentage change in Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.