External Debt in Jamaica increased to 14071.76 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 14040.53 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. External Debt in Jamaica averaged 12989.04 USD Million from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14754.06 USD Million in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 8782.88 USD Million in the second quarter of 2016. This page provides - Jamaica External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Jamaica recorded 490 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Jamaica reported 9 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Jamaica Coronavirus Cases.

Jamaica recorded 9 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Jamaica reported 490 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Jamaica Coronavirus Deaths.

Jamaica recorded 62 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Jamaica reported 9 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Jamaica Coronavirus Recovered.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Jamaica increased to 846555 JMD Million in March from 790307 JMD Million in February of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Jamaica averaged 390796.66 JMD Million from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 846555 JMD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 146770.40 JMD Million in February of 2003. This page provides - Jamaica Central Bank Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Jamaica was last recorded at 0.50 percent. Interest Rate in Jamaica averaged 11.56 percent from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 33 percent in October of 1996 and a record low of 0.50 percent in August of 2019. In Jamaica, the Bank of Jamaica engages in open market operations by offering 30-day instruments. Since July 1st, 2017, the Bank changed the benchmark interest rate to the rate paid on overnight deposits held by deposit-taking institutions (“DTIs”) from the rate paid on 30-day certificates of deposit. This page provides - Jamaica Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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