Imports of goods and services in Jamaica
Jamaica: Imports of goods and services was 9.52 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
9.52 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
126th
of 200 countries
All-time high
9.91 billion BoP, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
923.70 million BoP, current US$
in 1977
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Imports of goods and services in Jamaica, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Jamaica stood at 9.52 billion BoP, current US$.
The figure is down 3.5% on the previous year and up 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Jamaica peaked at 9.91 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 923.70 million BoP, current US$, in 1977.
Jamaica ranks 126th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1.12 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 923.70 million BoP, current US$ | -17.8% |
| 1978 | 1.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1979 | 1.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.4% |
| 1980 | 1.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1981 | 1.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1982 | 1.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 1.53 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1984 | 1.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1985 | 1.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 1.25 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.0% |
| 1987 | 1.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 1988 | 1.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.0% |
| 1989 | 2.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1990 | 2.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 2.26 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 2.26 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 2.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.7% |
| 1994 | 3.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1995 | 3.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1996 | 3.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 4.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 4.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 4.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 4.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2001 | 4.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 4.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 4.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 5.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 5.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 7.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2007 | 8.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2008 | 9.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2009 | 6.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -35.9% |
| 2010 | 6.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 7.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2012 | 7.81 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 7.52 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 7.45 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 6.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 6.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 7.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.7% |
| 2018 | 7.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 8.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 5.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -28.8% |
| 2021 | 7.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2022 | 9.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.3% |
| 2023 | 9.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 9.52 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 923.70 million BoP, current US$ | 1.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 1.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.34 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.18 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 123 Trinidad and Tobago 9.63 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 124 Kosovo 9.60 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 124 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 9.60 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 127 Namibia 9.24 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 128 Palestine, State of 9.23 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 129 Mauritius 8.63 billion BoP, current US$ 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)
- 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 imports of goods and services in Jamaica?
- Imports of goods and services in Jamaica was 9.52 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 9.91 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 923.70 million BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Jamaica rank for imports of goods and services?
- Jamaica ranks 126th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.