Annual growth of exports of goods and services in Jamaica
Jamaica: Annual growth of exports of goods and services was 3.6% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of exports of goods and services in Jamaica, 2008–2019
Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 3.6% for annual growth of exports of goods and services in 2019.
That represents a change of down 55.9% on the previous year and up 120.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of exports of goods and services in Jamaica peaked at 8.2% in 2018 and was at its lowest, -17.8%, in 2009.
That places Jamaica 80th out of 176 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual growth of exports of goods and services in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2.9% | — |
| 2009 | -17.8% | -712.4% |
| 2010 | -7.5% | -58.0% |
| 2011 | -1.5% | -79.6% |
| 2012 | -3.2% | +108.6% |
| 2013 | 4.8% | -250.2% |
| 2014 | 1.0% | -79.8% |
| 2015 | 4.8% | +401.0% |
| 2016 | 2.7% | -43.7% |
| 2017 | 5.1% | +89.3% |
| 2018 | 8.2% | +60.4% |
| 2019 | 3.6% | -55.9% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 3.6% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.3%, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 3.6% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.0%, 1.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -7.4% | -17.8% | 2.9% | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.8% | -7.5% | 8.2% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 77 Seychelles 3.8% compare
- 78 Australia 3.8% compare
- 79 United States of America 3.6% compare
- 81 New Zealand 3.4% compare
- 82 Mexico 3.3% compare
- 83 Philippines 3.3% compare
More economy & growth data for Jamaica
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.76 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.6 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.07 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.3763 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 305.08 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -38.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0139 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 107.45 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 11.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of exports of goods and services in Jamaica?
- Annual growth of exports of goods and services in Jamaica was 3.6% in 2019, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of exports of goods and services recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 8.2% in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual growth of exports of goods and services recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -17.8% in 2009.
- How does Jamaica rank for annual growth of exports of goods and services?
- Jamaica ranks 80th out of 176 countries with data for 2019.
- Is annual growth of exports of goods and services rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of exports of goods and services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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