Unemployment in Jamaica
The unemployment rate in Jamaica averaged 10.9% in the decade to 2022, above the 8.6% average for Central America and Caribbean. The unemployment rate in 2022 was 6.3%. For more unemployment information, visit our dedicated page.
Jamaica Unemployment Chart
Note: This chart displays Unemployment Rate for Jamaica from 2022 to 2014.
Source: Macrobond.
Jamaica Unemployment Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (% of active population, aop) | 7.7 | 10.2 | 8.4 | 6.3 | 4.4 |
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