| Real GDP growth (FY2024/25) | -0.5%contraction due to hurricane Beryl | -0.5% |
| Real GDP growth (2025 estimate) | 3.5%post-hurricane recovery | 3.5% |
| Real GDP growth (2026 forecast) | 3.4%World Bank forecast | 3.4% |
| GDP per capita (2024) | $7,020current USD | $7,020 |
| GDP per capita (2026 forecast) | $8,356IMF projection | $8,356 |
| Average inflation (2023) | 6.7%annual average | 6.7% |
| Average inflation (2024) | 4.6%annual average — converged to target | 4.6% |
| Headline inflation (Feb 2025) | 4.4%down from 6.2% in Feb 2024 | 4.4% |
| Core inflation (Feb 2025) | 3.8%20th consecutive month below 6% | 3.8% |
| Headline inflation (May 2025) | 5.2%within BOJ target band (4–6%) | 5.2% |
| Unemployment rate (2024) | 3.15%record low | 3.15% |
| Unemployment rate (2025) | 3.29%slight increase | 3.29% |
| Unemployment rate (April 2025) | 3.3%record low | 3.3% |
| Unemployment rate (Oct 2024) | 3.5%Q4 2024 | 3.5% |
| Labour force participation rate | 68.1%October 2024 | 68.1% |
| Employed persons (Oct 2024) | 1,417,000total | 1.417M |
| Unemployed persons (Oct 2024) | 51,300total | 51,300 |
| Youth unemployment rate (2024) | 10.38%ILO estimate | 10.38% |
| Youth unemployment rate (Oct 2024) | 11.0%Q4 2024 | 11.0% |
| Unemployed youth (Oct 2024) | 21,600of total unemployed | 21,600 |
| Youth female unemployment (Oct 2024) | 13.7%vs 8.9% for young males | 13.7% |
| Public debt‑to‑GDP (2024) | 69.2%of GDP | 69.2% |
| Public debt‑to‑GDP (2025) | ~65%lowest in 25 years | ~65% |
| External debt‑to‑GDP (2024) | 43.1%of GDP | 43.1% |
| Primary surplus (FY2024/25) | 6%of GDP | 6% |
| Debt target (2027–2028) | <60%of GDP | <60% |
| Debt servicing as % of expenditure | 29%FY2024/25, down from 33% in 2014/15 | 29% |
| Current account balance (2024) | -4.6%of GDP | -4.6% |
| Current account balance (2025) | -2.1%of GDP — improving | -2.1% |
| Net FDI inflow (2024) | 1.7%of GDP | 1.7% |
| Remittances inflow | Resilientstrong, stable inflows | ✓ |
Record Low Unemployment
Jamaica's unemployment rate hit historic lows in 2024 — among the lowest in the region.
Youth Unemployment Challenge
Youth unemployment remains more than three times the national average — a critical target for mentoring.
Inflation Normalisation
Inflation fell sharply from 2023 to 2024, now firmly within BOJ's 4–6% target band.
Debt Reduction Progress
Public debt declining steadily toward the 60% target by 2027–2028.
Strong Labour Force Participation
Above the Latin America and Caribbean average of 62.6% — a robust workforce foundation.
Current Account Improvement
Current account deficit narrowing, supported by strong tourism and remittances.