Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Jamaica
Jamaica: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was 155.6 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
155.6
Change on year
down 58.7%
World rank
159th
of 222 countries
All-time high
1,437
in 2008
All-time low
129.7
in 1994
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Jamaica, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Jamaica is 155.6, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 58.7% on the previous year and down 73.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Jamaica peaked at 1,437 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 129.7, in 1994.
That places Jamaica 159th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 174.9 | — |
| 1991 | 171.2 | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 190.4 | +11.2% |
| 1993 | 139.2 | -26.9% |
| 1994 | 129.7 | -6.8% |
| 1995 | 147.4 | +13.6% |
| 1996 | 183.7 | +24.6% |
| 1997 | 203.3 | +10.7% |
| 1998 | 369.1 | +81.6% |
| 1999 | 523.7 | +41.9% |
| 2000 | 468.8 | -10.5% |
| 2001 | 613.9 | +31.0% |
| 2002 | 478.8 | -22.0% |
| 2003 | 720.7 | +50.5% |
| 2004 | 601.6 | -16.5% |
| 2005 | 682.48 | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 882.2 | +29.3% |
| 2007 | 866.5 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 1,437 | +65.8% |
| 2009 | 540.9 | -62.3% |
| 2010 | 227.67 | -57.9% |
| 2011 | 218.2 | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 413.33 | +89.4% |
| 2013 | 544.75 | +31.8% |
| 2014 | 582.15 | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 924.98 | +58.9% |
| 2016 | 927.98 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 888.84 | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 774.62 | -12.8% |
| 2019 | 665.42 | -14.1% |
| 2020 | 265.1 | -60.2% |
| 2021 | 320.5 | +20.9% |
| 2022 | 318.74 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 376.52 | +18.1% |
| 2024 | 155.6 | -58.7% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 155.6 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 926.87, 17% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 155.6 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 592.29, 26% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 223.26 | 129.7 | 523.7 | 10 |
| 2000s | 729.25 | 468.8 | 1,437 | 10 |
| 2010s | 616.79 | 218.2 | 927.98 | 10 |
| 2020s | 287.29 | 155.6 | 376.52 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
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 foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Jamaica?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Jamaica was 155.6 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 1,437 in 2008.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 129.7 in 1994.
- How does Jamaica rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Jamaica ranks 159th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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