Population: 2.8 million
Jamaica has a population of 2.8 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $19 billion
Gross Domestic Product of Jamaica is $19 billion ($6,700 per capita).
Capital: Kingston
The capital city of Jamaica is Kingston. Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD).
Languages: English
Official/main languages: English. Area: 10,991 km². Continent: North America.
Jamaica Overview
Jamaica (🇯🇲) is located in North America with a total area of 10,991 km². The country has a population of 2.8 million and its capital is Kingston.
Economy
- GDP: $19 billion
- GDP per capita: $6,700
- Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Key Facts
- Capital: Kingston
- Languages: English
- Area: 10,991 km²
- Continent: North America
How to read this Jamaica profile
Use the population of 2.8 million together with the area of 10,991 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $19 billion and GDP per capita of $6,700 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Scope and freshness of the Jamaica profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for Jamaica, its capital Kingston, and its place in North America. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
Open the linked globe to compare Jamaica with other countries and current PocketWorld layers. For legal, financial, census or policy decisions, verify the latest figure with the responsible national statistics office and the named source dataset.
Jamaica data sources and update scope
This Jamaica profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jamaica?
The population of Jamaica is approximately 2.8 million.
What is the GDP of Jamaica?
The GDP of Jamaica is approximately $19 billion, which translates to $6,700 per capita.
What is the capital of Jamaica?
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.