Jamaica is ranked 71 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Jamaica improved to 71 in 2019 from 75 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Jamaica averaged 76.58 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 94 in 2013 and a record low of 65 in 2015. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Jamaica.

Terrorism Index in Jamaica decreased to 0.47 in 2018 from 1.09 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Jamaica averaged 0.12 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1.09 in 2017 and a record low of 0 in 2003. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Jamaica scored 43 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Jamaica averaged 37.25 Points from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 44 Points in 2017 and a record low of 30 Points in 2009. 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 - Jamaica Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Jamaica is the 74 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Jamaica averaged 72.40 from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 99 in 2009 and a record low of 45 in 2002. 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 - Jamaica Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Jamaica stands at 16.50 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Jamaica averaged 16.64 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17.50 percent in 2010 and a record low of 16.50 percent in 2007. In Jamaica, 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 Jamaica. This page provides - Jamaica Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Jamaica stands at 25 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Jamaica averaged 29.76 percent from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 33.33 percent in 2006 and a record low of 25 percent in 2013. In Jamaica, 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 Jamaica. This page provides - Jamaica Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Jamaica stands at 30 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Jamaica averaged 26.33 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in 2010 and a record low of 25 percent in 2005. In Jamaica, 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 Jamaica. This page provides - Jamaica Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Jamaica stands at 6.75 percent. Social Security Rate For Employees in Jamaica averaged 6.58 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6.75 percent in 2014 and a record low of 6.50 percent in 2005. In Jamaica, 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 Jamaica because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Jamaica Social Security Rate For Employees - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in Jamaica stands at 18.75 percent. Social Security Rate in Jamaica averaged 18.28 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18.75 percent in 2014 and a record low of 18 percent in 2005. In Jamaica, 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 Jamaica because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Jamaica Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Jamaica stands at 12 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Jamaica averaged 11.67 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 12 percent in 2014 and a record low of 11.50 percent in 2005. In Jamaica, 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 Jamaica because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Jamaica Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in Jamaica increased to 258036.28 JMD Million in May from 256591.03 JMD Million in April of 2019. Money Supply M1 in Jamaica averaged 94571.40 JMD Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 258036.28 JMD Million in May of 2019 and a record low of 26564.60 JMD Million in March of 1999. This page provides - Jamaica Money Supply M1- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Jamaica increased to 18 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 17.30 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Youth Unemployment Rate in Jamaica averaged 27.78 percent from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 37 percent in the second quarter of 2013 and a record low of 17.30 percent in the third quarter of 2019. This page provides - Jamaica Youth Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Jamaica decreased to 64.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 65.20 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Jamaica averaged 63.68 percent from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 65.50 percent in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of 61.70 percent in the third quarter of 2012. This page provides - Jamaica Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Jamaica decreased to 1533478.91 USD Thousand in the third quarter of 2019 from 1650616.35 USD Thousand in the second quarter of 2019. Imports in Jamaica averaged 1160601.19 USD Thousand from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2437559.33 USD Thousand in the second quarter of 2008 and a record low of 395093 USD Thousand in the second quarter of 1992. Jamaica mainly imports oil, ethanol, wheat, lye, electronic appliances, vehicles, metals and rice. Jamaica’s main imports partner is the United States (42 percent of total imports). Other imports partners include Venezuela, Trinidad & Tobago, China, Brazil, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico. This page provides - Jamaica Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Jamaica decreased to 386061.26 USD Thousand in the third quarter of 2019 from 474309.97 USD Thousand in the second quarter of 2019. Exports in Jamaica averaged 399998.42 USD Thousand from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 796370.98 USD Thousand in the second quarter of 2008 and a record low of 244067 USD Thousand in the fourth quarter of 1992. Jamaica is a major exporter of bauxite used for aluminium production. Other exports include ethanol, cane sugar, alcoholic beverages, coffee, scrap metal, cyclic compounds and manioc. Jamaica’s main exports partner is the United States (42 percent of total exports). Other exports partners include Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France, Russia, Germany, Iceland and Norway. This page provides - Jamaica Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Jamaica recorded a trade deficit of 1147417.65 USD Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Jamaica averaged -760602.77 USD Thousand from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -121925 USD Thousand in the second quarter of 1992 and a record low of -1682374.89 USD Thousand in the third quarter of 2008. In Jamaica, trade accounts for around 50 percent of GDP. Yet, Jamaica imports most of the goods it consumes, leading to consistent trade deficits of around 20 percent of GDP. Jamaica is a major exporter of bauxite used for aluminium production. Other exports include ethanol, cane sugar, alcoholic beverages, coffee, scrap metal, cyclic compounds and manioc. Jamaica’s main trading partner is the United States (52 percent of total trade). Others include Venezuela, Trinidad & Tobago, Canada, China, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Japan. This page provides - Jamaica Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Jamaica recorded a Government Budget surplus equal to 0.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Jamaica averaged -2.38 percent of GDP from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 0.70 percent of GDP in 2000 and a record low of -6.72 percent of GDP in 2009. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Jamaica Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population in Jamaica was estimated at 2.7 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Jamaica had a population of 1.6 million people. The population of Jamaica represents 0.04 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 2573 people on the planet is a resident of Jamaica. This page provides - Jamaica Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Jamaica was worth 15.72 billion US dollars in 2018, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Jamaica represents 0.01 percent of the world economy. GDP in Jamaica averaged 6.19 USD Billion from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 15.72 USD Billion in 2018 and a record low of 0.70 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 - Jamaica GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Jamaica increased 0.70 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Jamaica averaged 0.70 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.30 percent in October of 2004 and a record low of -1.10 percent in January of 2020. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Jamaica Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Jamaica increased to 269.50 points in February from 267.50 points in January of 2020. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Jamaica averaged 163.69 points from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 270.60 points in December of 2019 and a record low of 60.90 points in February of 2002. This page provides - Jamaica Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Jamaica increased to 266.10 points in February from 243.70 points in January of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Jamaica averaged 196.33 points from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 266.10 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 96.30 points in February of 2007. This page provides - Jamaica Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Jamaica decreased to 211.80 points in February of 2020 from 212.50 points in January of 2020. Cpi Transportation in Jamaica averaged 172.83 points from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 217.03 points in October of 2018 and a record low of 100.40 points in January of 2007. This page provides - Jamaica Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Jamaica increased 8.20 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Jamaica averaged 10.03 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in July of 2008 and a record low of 0.10 percent in November of 2016. This page provides - Jamaica Food Inflation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Jamaica contracted 0.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Jamaica averaged 0.16 percent from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2003 and a record low of -1.80 percent in the third quarter of 2008. Jamaica, is a small island nation situated in a strategic position near the Panama Canal, and one of the slowest growing economy in the Caribbean. Services, with tourism employing 10 percent of the population, is the most important sector of the economy and accounts for around 60 percent of GDP. This page provides - Jamaica GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Jamaica stagnated 0 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Jamaica averaged 0.57 percent from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006 and a record low of -4.60 percent in the second quarter of 2009. Jamaica, is a small island nation situated in a strategic position near the Panama Canal, and one of the slowest growing economy in the Caribbean. Services, with tourism employing 10 percent of the population, is the most important sector of the economy and accounts for around 60 percent of GDP. This page provides - Jamaica GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Jamaica increased to 197013 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 191302 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in Jamaica averaged 181713.21 USD Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 197086 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 163584 USD Million in the third quarter of 1998. This page provides - Jamaica Gdp Constant Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Jamaica increased to 13804 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 12454 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Jamaica averaged 11790.57 USD Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15745 USD Million in the first quarter of 1996 and a record low of 7631 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2004. This page provides - Jamaica Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Construction in Jamaica increased to 14944 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 13495 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Construction in Jamaica averaged 13751.30 USD Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18118 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of 11454 USD Million in the second quarter of 2012. This page provides - Jamaica Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in Jamaica decreased to 16870 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 17710 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Manufacturing in Jamaica averaged 17112.02 USD Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23548 USD Million in the first quarter of 1996 and a record low of 14664 USD Million in the second quarter of 2012. This page provides - Jamaica Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Mining in Jamaica decreased to 3235 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 4791 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Mining in Jamaica averaged 6044.58 USD Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8526 USD Million in the second quarter of 2006 and a record low of 3161 USD Million in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides - Jamaica Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Jamaica decreased to 23719 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 25660 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Jamaica averaged 23711.70 USD Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25935 USD Million in the third quarter of 2011 and a record low of 22427 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 1996. This page provides - Jamaica Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in Jamaica increased to 34984 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 32015 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Services in Jamaica averaged 33214.89 USD Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 36733 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2006 and a record low of 30200 USD Million in the third quarter of 1999. This page provides - Jamaica Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Jamaica increased to 21367 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 21362 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Jamaica averaged 19771.74 USD Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23461 USD Million in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of 13697 USD Million in the first quarter of 1996. This page provides - Jamaica Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Utilities in Jamaica decreased to 6111 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 6233 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Utilities in Jamaica averaged 5670.54 USD Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6618 USD Million in the third quarter of 2009 and a record low of 4158 USD Million in the first quarter of 1996. This page provides - Jamaica Gdp From Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Jamaica was recorded at 4.80 percent in March of 2020. Inflation Rate in Jamaica averaged 8.74 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 26.49 percent in August of 2008 and a record low of 1.60 percent in November of 2016. In Jamaica, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (37.4 percent of total weight). Housing and Utilities accounts for 12.8 percent; Transport for 12.8 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 8.4 percent; Restaurants and Hotels for 6.2 percent and Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance for 4.9 percent. Communication ; Recreation and Culture; Clothing and Footwear; Clothing and Footwear; Education and Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco account for the remaining 17.5 percent of total weight. This page provides - Jamaica Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Jamaica increased to 3465.10 USD Million in March from 3371.86 USD Million in February of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Jamaica averaged 2580.10 USD Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3971.17 USD Million in August of 2017 and a record low of 0 USD Million in January of 2004. This page provides - Jamaica Foreign Exchange Reserves- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Jamaica increased to 7.30 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from 7.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Unemployment Rate in Jamaica averaged 12.77 percent from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 1997 and a record low of 7.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. In Jamaica, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Jamaica Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of unemployed persons in Jamaica increased to 100400 in the first quarter of 2020 from 96700 in the fourth quarter of 2019. Unemployed Persons in Jamaica averaged 160633.33 from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 215100 in the second quarter of 2013 and a record low of 96700 in the fourth quarter of 2019. This page provides - Jamaica Unemployed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Jamaica increased to 1269100 in the first quarter of 2020 from 1248400 in the fourth quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Jamaica averaged 1162530.56 from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1269100 in the first quarter of 2020 and a record low of 1098700 in the second quarter of 2012. This page provides - Jamaica Employed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment Rate in Jamaica decreased to 92.70 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from 92.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Employment Rate in Jamaica averaged 87.83 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 92.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 83.70 percent in the second quarter of 2013. This page provides - Jamaica Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Jamaica decreased to 0.86 USD/Liter in April from 0.93 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Jamaica averaged 0.94 USD/Liter from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.20 USD/Liter in December of 2012 and a record low of 0.37 USD/Liter in December of 1998. This page provides the latest reported value for - Jamaica Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Private Sector Credit in Jamaica increased to 996209.34 JMD Million in February from 989083.49 JMD Million in January of 2020. Private Sector Credit in Jamaica averaged 325694.13 JMD Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 996209.34 JMD Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 62001.10 JMD Million in October of 2001. This page provides - Jamaica Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Debt in Jamaica increased to 2008086 USD Million in March from 2005048 USD Million in February of 2020. Government Debt in Jamaica averaged 2069803.55 USD Million from 2015 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2158846 USD Million in March of 2017 and a record low of 1970612 USD Million in December of 2019. This page provides - Jamaica Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourist Arrivals in Jamaica increased to 487391 people in December from 328919 people in November of 2019. Tourist Arrivals in Jamaica averaged 237961.81 people from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 487651 people in December of 2018 and a record low of 102095 people in September of 1997. This page provides - Jamaica Tourist Arrivals- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Jamaica increased to 2415.10 USD Million in 2019 from 2345.80 USD Million in 2018. Remittances in Jamaica averaged 1901.29 USD Million from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2415.10 USD Million in 2019 and a record low of 968 USD Million in 2001. In Jamaica, Remittances refers to inflows of current and capital transfers in cash and kind, including migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances) and acquired rights in social benefits (total remittances). This page provides - Jamaica Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Jamaica recorded a Current Account deficit of 20.56 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Current Account in Jamaica averaged -66.68 USD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 153.47 USD Million in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of -536.06 USD Million in the third quarter of 2012. 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 - Jamaica Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Jamaica stands at B+ with negative outlook. Moody's credit rating for Jamaica was last set at B2 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Jamaica was last reported at B+ with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Jamaica thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Jamaica as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Jamaica recorded a capital and financial account deficit of 489.68 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Capital Flows in Jamaica averaged 48.09 USD Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2187.69 USD Million in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of -689.27 USD Million in the first quarter of 2017. This page provides - Jamaica Capital Flows- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Jamaica increased by 148 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Jamaica averaged 178.81 USD Million from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 273.82 USD Million in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of 68.70 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. This page provides - Jamaica Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.