Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth in Jamaica
Jamaica: Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth was -1.4 % change on previous year in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth in Jamaica, 2001–2026
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2026, consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth in Jamaica stood at -1.4 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is down 130.9% on the previous year and down 183.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth in Jamaica peaked at 17 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -1.4 % change on previous year, in 2026.
Jamaica ranks 200th of 206 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8.41 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 7.33 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 2003 | 13.65 % change on previous year | +86.3% |
| 2004 | 13.78 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 12.42 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 2006 | 5.8 % change on previous year | -53.3% |
| 2007 | 16.71 % change on previous year | +188.0% |
| 2008 | 17 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 10.13 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 2010 | 11.81 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 2011 | 6.06 % change on previous year | -48.7% |
| 2012 | 7.91 % change on previous year | +30.6% |
| 2013 | 9.5 % change on previous year | +20.1% |
| 2014 | 6.32 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 2015 | 3.73 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 2016 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 2017 | 5.19 % change on previous year | +208.2% |
| 2018 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 2019 | 6.15 % change on previous year | +143.9% |
| 2020 | 5.22 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2021 | 7.33 % change on previous year | +40.3% |
| 2022 | 9.32 % change on previous year | +27.1% |
| 2023 | 6.88 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2024 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -27.7% |
| 2025 | 4.53 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2026 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -130.9% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's -1.4 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.19 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's -1.4 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.01 % change on previous year. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.69 % change on previous year | 5.8 % change on previous year | 17 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.09 % change on previous year | 1.68 % change on previous year | 11.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.26 % change on previous year | -1.4 % change on previous year | 9.32 % change on previous year | 7 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 197 Anguilla -1.15 % change on previous year compare
- 198 Senegal -1.22 % change on previous year compare
- 199 Netherlands Antilles (former) -1.34 % change on previous year compare
- 201 Tonga -1.46 % change on previous year compare
- 202 Chad -1.53 % change on previous year compare
- 203 Cabo Verde -1.87 % change on previous year 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 consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth in Jamaica?
- Consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth in Jamaica was -1.4 % change on previous year in 2026, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 17 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.4 % change on previous year in 2026.
- How does Jamaica rank for consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth?
- Jamaica ranks 200th out of 206 countries with data for 2026.
- Is consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 183.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.