North America · KingstonJamaica· by the numbers
Jamaica's population is 2,837,077 (2025) — the 140th-largest in the world and the 13th-largest in North America, shrinking by about 2,098 people a year.
Jamaica Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Jamaica in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Is Jamaica's Population Declining?
Yes. Jamaica's population fell by 2,098 people (-0.07%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.4 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Jamaica Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Jamaica Located?
- Capital
- Kingston
- Currency
- Dollar (JMD)
- Language(s)
- English
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Continent
- 23 countries in North America →
- Land area
- 10,830 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 10,991 km²
- Borders
- none (island nation)
No land borders.
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What is the population of Jamaica?
Jamaica's population is 2,837,077 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #140 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Jamaica?
2,837,077 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Jamaica's population density?
262.0 people per km², based on a land area of 10,830 km².
What is Jamaica ranked in population worldwide?
#140 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Jamaica?
71.6 years on average (2024) — 69.1 for men, 74.1 for women.
What is Jamaica's GDP?
$22.7B, ranking #123 of 186 economies we track — $8,003 per capita.
Is Jamaica's population declining?
Yes. Jamaica's population has been shrinking, falling by 2,098 people (-0.07%) between 2024 and 2025.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport