External Debt in Jamaica
In 2021, Jamaica's external debt was 120.7% of GDP, compared to 95.9% of GDP ten years earlier. External debt averaged 104.6% of GDP over the last decade, which was above the Central America and Caribbean average of 49.5%. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Jamaica External Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for Jamaica from 2013 to 2022.
Source: Macrobond.
Jamaica External Debt Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 101.2 | 115.1 | 121.3 | 102.7 | - |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 16.0 | 15.9 | 17.8 | 17.6 | - |