Share of imports by region of origin in Jamaica
Jamaica: Share of imports by region of origin was 4.14 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.14 billion current US$
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
56th
of 210 countries
All-time high
5.47 billion current US$
in 2008
All-time low
21.40 million current US$
in 1950
Years of data
77
1948–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Jamaica, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, share of imports by region of origin in Jamaica stood at 4.14 billion current US$.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Jamaica peaked at 5.47 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 21.40 million current US$, in 1950.
Jamaica ranks 56th of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 34.10 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 26.40 million current US$ | -22.6% |
| 1950 | 21.40 million current US$ | -18.9% |
| 1951 | 33.70 million current US$ | +57.5% |
| 1952 | 43.40 million current US$ | +28.8% |
| 1953 | 39.40 million current US$ | -9.2% |
| 1954 | 41.40 million current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1955 | 52.60 million current US$ | +27.1% |
| 1956 | 71.20 million current US$ | +35.4% |
| 1957 | 80.70 million current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1958 | 70.30 million current US$ | -12.9% |
| 1959 | 69.10 million current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1960 | 84.00 million current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1961 | 83.30 million current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1962 | 95.50 million current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1963 | 104.20 million current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1964 | 126.60 million current US$ | +21.5% |
| 1965 | 129.90 million current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 156.50 million current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1967 | 186.30 million current US$ | +19.0% |
| 1968 | 198.10 million current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1969 | 243.14 million current US$ | +22.7% |
| 1970 | 299.82 million current US$ | +23.3% |
| 1971 | 291.49 million current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1972 | 311.26 million current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1973 | 351.59 million current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1974 | 478.34 million current US$ | +36.0% |
| 1975 | 584.44 million current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1976 | 513.50 million current US$ | -12.1% |
| 1977 | 495.71 million current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1978 | 570.34 million current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1979 | 555.88 million current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1980 | 747.72 million current US$ | +34.5% |
| 1981 | 986.87 million current US$ | +32.0% |
| 1982 | 831.94 million current US$ | -15.7% |
| 1983 | 845.05 million current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 836.95 million current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 725.31 million current US$ | -13.3% |
| 1986 | 613.12 million current US$ | -15.5% |
| 1987 | 801.55 million current US$ | +30.7% |
| 1988 | 934.77 million current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1989 | 1.18 billion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 1990 | 1.23 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 1.20 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 1.32 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 1.52 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1994 | 1.51 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 2.02 billion current US$ | +33.5% |
| 1996 | 2.15 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 2.12 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 2.05 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 2.04 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 2.27 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2001 | 2.28 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 2.27 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 2.42 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2004 | 2.56 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 3.31 billion current US$ | +29.7% |
| 2006 | 3.51 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 3.96 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2008 | 5.47 billion current US$ | +38.4% |
| 2009 | 3.00 billion current US$ | -45.1% |
| 2010 | 3.02 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 3.66 billion current US$ | +21.4% |
| 2012 | 3.56 billion current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 3.59 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 3.48 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 2.86 billion current US$ | -17.9% |
| 2016 | 2.87 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 3.47 billion current US$ | +20.9% |
| 2018 | 3.69 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 3.64 billion current US$ | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 2.57 billion current US$ | -29.6% |
| 2021 | 3.21 billion current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2022 | 4.42 billion current US$ | +37.7% |
| 2023 | 4.16 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2024 | 4.14 billion current US$ | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 30.25 million current US$ | 26.40 million current US$ | 34.10 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 52.32 million current US$ | 21.40 million current US$ | 80.70 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 140.75 million current US$ | 83.30 million current US$ | 243.14 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 445.24 million current US$ | 291.49 million current US$ | 584.44 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 850.75 million current US$ | 613.12 million current US$ | 1.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.72 billion current US$ | 1.20 billion current US$ | 2.15 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.10 billion current US$ | 2.27 billion current US$ | 5.47 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.38 billion current US$ | 2.86 billion current US$ | 3.69 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.70 billion current US$ | 2.57 billion current US$ | 4.42 billion current US$ | 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)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 15.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 13.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 111,319 current LCU per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 2.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.0497 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 397.73 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant LCU) 2.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant LCU), per 5.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Jamaica?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Jamaica was 4.14 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 5.47 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.40 million current US$ in 1950.
- How does Jamaica rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Jamaica ranks 56th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.