Building Permits in Bahamas increased to 413 Units in the third quarter of 2018 from 391 Units in the second quarter of 2018. Building Permits in Bahamas averaged 357.19 Units from 2012 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 528 Units in the first quarter of 2012 and a record low of 217 Units in the fourth quarter of 2016. This page provides - Bahamas Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Bahamas was last recorded at 32217.87 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Bahamas is equivalent to 255 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Bahamas averaged 14728.98 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 32217.87 USD in 2018 and a record low of 1550.24 USD in 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Bahamas GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Bahamas decreased to 681.90 BSD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 903.30 BSD Million in the second quarter of 2019. Imports in Bahamas averaged 690.89 BSD Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 996.60 BSD Million in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 373.30 BSD Million in the third quarter of 2002. The Bahamas mainly imports boats, fuel, oil, paintings, iron and steel, vehicles and furniture. The Bahamas’ main imports partners is the United States, accounting for 87 percent of imports. Others include Venezuela, Netherlands Antilles, Trinidad and Tobago, Japan, Cuba, Switzerland and France. This page provides - Bahamas Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Bahamas decreased to 108.80 BSD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 277.80 BSD Million in the second quarter of 2019. Exports in Bahamas averaged 170.54 BSD Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 277.80 BSD Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 90 BSD Million in the second quarter of 2003. The Bahamas mainly exports fuel, boats, beverages, polymers, shellfish, cyclic compounds, paintings, oil and pebbles. The Bahamas’ main exports partner is the United States, accounting for around 72 percent of total exports. Others include Canada, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Turks and Caicos Islands, Mexico and the United Kingdom. This page provides - Bahamas Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bahamas recorded a trade deficit of 573.10 BSD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Bahamas averaged -520.61 BSD Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -251.40 BSD Million in the third quarter of 2002 and a record low of -782 BSD Million in the second quarter of 2018. The Bahamas is heavily dependent on food imports from the United States, resulting in consistent trade deficits. The Bahamas mainly exports fuel, boats, beverages, polymers, shellfish, cyclic compounds, paintings, oil and pebbles. The Bahamas mainly imports boats, fuel, oil, paintings, iron and steel, vehicles and furniture. The Bahamas’ main trading partner is the United States, accounting for around 80 percent of total trade. Others include Venezuela, Netherlands Antilles, Trinidad and Tobago, Canada and Germany. This page provides - Bahamas Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bahamas recorded a Current Account deficit of 116.20 BSD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Current Account in Bahamas averaged -317.12 BSD Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26.90 BSD Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of -664.60 BSD Million in the fourth quarter of 2014. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Bahamas Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bahamas scored 64 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Bahamas averaged 68.25 Points from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 73 Points in 2011 and a record low of 64 Points in 2019. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Bahamas Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bahamas is the 29 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Bahamas averaged 24.88 from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 29 in 2018 and a record low of 21 in 2011. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bahamas Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M2 in Bahamas increased to 7215 BSD Million in November from 7079 BSD Million in October of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Bahamas averaged 5662.20 BSD Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7215 BSD Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 2103 BSD Million in December of 1995. Bahamas Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Bahamas Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Private Sector Credit in Bahamas increased to 5870.10 BSD Million in November from 5854.70 BSD Million in October of 2019. Private Sector Credit in Bahamas averaged 5712.17 BSD Million from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6686.40 BSD Million in April of 2012 and a record low of 1579.80 BSD Million in December of 1992. This page provides - Bahamas Private Sector Credit - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Bahamas stands at 12 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Bahamas averaged 9.30 percent from 2015 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12 percent in December of 2018 and a record low of 7.50 percent in December of 2016. In Bahamas, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Bahamas. This page provides - Bahamas Sales Tax Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Bahamas stands at 0 percent. In Bahamas, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Bahamas. This page provides - Bahamas Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Bahamas stands at 0 percent. In Bahamas, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Bahamas. This page provides - Bahamas Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Bahamas stands at 3.90 percent. Social Security Rate For Employees in Bahamas averaged 3.67 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.90 percent in 2011 and a record low of 3.40 percent in 2005. In Bahamas, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Bahamas because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Bahamas Social Security Rate For Employees - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in Bahamas stands at 9.80 percent. Social Security Rate in Bahamas averaged 9.33 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9.80 percent in 2011 and a record low of 8.80 percent in 2005. In Bahamas, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Bahamas because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Bahamas Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Bahamas stands at 5.90 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Bahamas averaged 5.67 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5.90 percent in 2011 and a record low of 5.40 percent in 2005. In Bahamas, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Bahamas because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Bahamas Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourist Arrivals in Bahamas increased to 706.27 Thousand in December from 618.84 Thousand in November of 2019. Tourist Arrivals in Bahamas averaged 469.17 Thousand from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 749.04 Thousand in March of 2019 and a record low of 150.30 Thousand in September of 2004. This page provides - Bahamas Tourist Arrivals - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M0 in Bahamas increased to 336.80 BSD Million in December from 335.20 BSD Million in November of 2019. Money Supply M0 in Bahamas averaged 114.66 BSD Million from 1969 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 336.80 BSD Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 13 BSD Million in January of 1969. Bahamas Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page provides - Bahamas Money Supply M0 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in Bahamas increased to 3248 BSD Million in December from 3119 BSD Million in November of 2019. Money Supply M1 in Bahamas averaged 1622.33 BSD Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3248 BSD Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 443 BSD Million in December of 1995. This page provides - Bahamas Money Supply M1 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Bahamas decreased to 10.43 percent in January from 10.48 percent in December of 2019. Bank Lending Rate in Bahamas averaged 11.24 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13.27 percent in July of 2015 and a record low of 8.79 percent in January of 2019. In Bahamas, the bank lending rate is the weighted average rate of interest charged on loans and overdrafts by commercial banks to consumers and companies. This page provides - Bahamas Bank Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Bahamas decreased to 108.30 points in October from 108.80 points in September of 2019. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Bahamas averaged 87.80 points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 108.90 points in July of 2019 and a record low of 70.39 points in January of 1995. This page provides - Bahamas Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Bahamas decreased 0.50 percent in October of 2019 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Bahamas averaged 0.14 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2.80 percent in January of 2015 and a record low of -0.77 percent in October of 2015. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Bahamas Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population in Bahamas was estimated at 0.4 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Bahamas had a population of 0.1 million people. The population of Bahamas represents 0.01 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 19960 people on the planet is a resident of Bahamas. This page provides - Bahamas Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bahamas was worth 13 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Bahamas represents 0.01 percent of the world economy. GDP in Bahamas averaged 4.72 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13 USD Billion in 2019 and a record low of 0.17 USD Billion in 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides - Bahamas GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Bahamas was recorded at 1.68 percent in November of 2019. Inflation Rate in Bahamas averaged 3.88 percent from 1972 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14.24 percent in November of 1974 and a record low of -1.42 percent in March of 2016. In The Bahamas, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bahamas Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Bahamas was last recorded at 4 percent. Interest Rate in Bahamas averaged 4.65 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5.25 percent in November of 2006 and a record low of 4 percent in December of 2016. In The Bahamas, the interest rates decisions are taken by the Central Bank of The Bahamas. The official interest rate is the Discount Rate. This page provides - Bahamas Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Bahamas decreased to 9.50 percent in 2019 from 10.70 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Bahamas averaged 10.65 percent from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15.70 percent in 2014 and a record low of 6.90 percent in 2000. In The Bahamas, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Bahamas Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Bahamas increased to 1779.14 BSD Million in February from 1380.03 BSD Million in January of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Bahamas averaged 400.07 BSD Million from 1968 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1779.14 BSD Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 18.93 BSD Million in February of 1971. In Bahamas, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Bahamas Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Bahamas decreased to 0.59 percent in 2019 from 0.85 percent in 2018. Deposit Interest Rate in Bahamas averaged 4.38 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.56 percent in 1982 and a record low of 0.59 percent in 2019. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Bahamas.

Money Supply M3 in Bahamas increased to 8236.30 BSD Million in March from 8222.60 BSD Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M3 in Bahamas averaged 5604.96 BSD Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8236.30 BSD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 2136 BSD Million in December of 1995. Bahamas Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Bahamas Money Supply M3 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Bahamas stands at BB with negative outlook. Moody's credit rating for Bahamas was last set at Baa3 with under review outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Bahamas thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Bahamas as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Bahamas recorded 92 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Bahamas reported 11 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bahamas Coronavirus Cases.

Bahamas recorded 11 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Bahamas reported 92 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bahamas Coronavirus Deaths.

Bahamas recorded 31 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Bahamas reported 11 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bahamas Coronavirus Recovered.

Foreign Direct Investment in Panama increased by 949.90 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Panama averaged 591.88 USD Million from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1685.10 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2006 and a record low of -306.70 USD Million in the second quarter of 2002. This page provides - Panama Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Panama remained unchanged at 0.68 USD/Liter in April from 0.68 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Panama averaged 0.75 USD/Liter from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.10 USD/Liter in March of 2013 and a record low of 0.41 USD/Liter in December of 1998. This page provides the latest reported value for - Panama Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Panama recorded a Current Account deficit of 4.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Panama averaged -4.34 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14.81 percent in 1988 and a record low of -13.40 percent in 2014. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Panama Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Panama increased to 127845 PAB Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 122285 PAB Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Remittances in Panama averaged 112116.55 PAB Thousand from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 200000 PAB Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of 49352 PAB Thousand in the first quarter of 2011. In Panama, Remittances refers to inflows of migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances). This page provides - Panama Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

IP Addresses in Jamaica increased to 166943 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 164347 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Jamaica averaged 129865.08 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 175378 IP in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of 60356 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for JamaicaIP Addresses.

Temperature in Jamaica decreased to 26.05 celsius in December from 26.08 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Jamaica averaged 26.09 celsius from 1824 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 28.82 celsius in July of 1869 and a record low of 22.07 celsius in January of 1852. This page includes a chart with historical data for Jamaica Average Temperature.

Precipitation in Jamaica increased to 171.27 mm in December from 66.85 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Jamaica averaged 176.37 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 1162.21 mm in October of 2005 and a record low of 1.71 mm in March of 2006. This page includes a chart with historical data for Jamaica Average Precipitation.

Jamaica recorded a government debt equivalent to 103.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2017. Government Debt to GDP in Jamaica averaged 126.57 percent from 1980 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 212.40 percent in 1984 and a record low of 70.50 percent in 1996. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Jamaica Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Jamaica recorded a Current Account deficit of 2.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Jamaica averaged -8.02 percent from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -1.20 percent in 2016 and a record low of -20.40 percent in 2008. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Jamaica Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Jamaica increased to 201 USD Million in 2018 from 144 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Jamaica averaged 96.19 USD Million from 1976 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 201 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 60.80 USD Million in 1985.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Jamaica was last recorded at 4841.65 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Jamaica is equivalent to 38 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Jamaica averaged 4463.16 USD from 1966 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5370.56 USD in 1972 and a record low of 3473.10 USD in 1985. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Jamaica GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Jamaica increased to 560699.72 JMD Million in May from 551952.47 JMD Million in April of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Jamaica averaged 219327.93 JMD Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 560699.72 JMD Million in May of 2019 and a record low of 79732.50 JMD Million in March of 1999. This page provides - Jamaica Money Supply M2- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Jamaica was last recorded at 8265.60 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Jamaica, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 47 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Jamaica averaged 8143.77 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8706.30 USD in 2007 and a record low of 7301.10 USD in 1990. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Jamaica GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Jamaica decreased to 3.20 percent in 2018 from 3.70 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Jamaica averaged 13.49 percent from 1979 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 36.40 percent in 1994 and a record low of 3.20 percent in 2018. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Jamaica.

Jamaica scored 58.25 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Jamaica averaged 16.34 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 58.25 Points in 2019 and a record low of 3.76 Points in 2012. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - Jamaica Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Jamaica is the 80 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Jamaica averaged 86.46 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 107 in 2012 and a record low of 67 in 2007. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Jamaica Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.