Inflation of consumer prices in Jamaica
Jamaica: Inflation of consumer prices was 4 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4
Change on year
down 26.0%
World rank
64th
of 190 countries
All-time high
77.3
in 1992
All-time low
1.41
in 1962
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Inflation of consumer prices in Jamaica, 1960–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 4 for inflation of consumer prices in 2025.
The figure is down 26.0% on the previous year and up 8.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Jamaica peaked at 77.3 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 1.41, in 1962.
Jamaica ranks 64th of 190 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.
Inflation of consumer prices in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.27 | — |
| 1961 | 6.7 | +104.6% |
| 1962 | 1.41 | -79.0% |
| 1963 | 1.76 | +25.2% |
| 1964 | 2.01 | +14.2% |
| 1965 | 2.63 | +30.7% |
| 1966 | 1.9 | -27.7% |
| 1967 | 3.02 | +58.9% |
| 1968 | 5.93 | +96.1% |
| 1969 | 6.3 | +6.3% |
| 1970 | 14.73 | +133.6% |
| 1971 | 5.34 | -63.8% |
| 1972 | 5.43 | +1.7% |
| 1973 | 17.68 | +225.8% |
| 1974 | 27.16 | +53.6% |
| 1975 | 17.38 | -36.0% |
| 1976 | 9.79 | -43.6% |
| 1977 | 11.19 | +14.3% |
| 1978 | 34.9 | +211.9% |
| 1979 | 29.08 | -16.7% |
| 1980 | 27.31 | -6.1% |
| 1981 | 12.74 | -53.3% |
| 1982 | 6.55 | -48.6% |
| 1983 | 11.58 | +76.9% |
| 1984 | 27.81 | +140.2% |
| 1985 | 25.67 | -7.7% |
| 1986 | 15.11 | -41.2% |
| 1987 | 6.65 | -56.0% |
| 1988 | 8.27 | +24.3% |
| 1989 | 14.33 | +73.3% |
| 1990 | 21.96 | +53.3% |
| 1991 | 51.07 | +132.6% |
| 1992 | 77.3 | +51.4% |
| 1993 | 22.07 | -71.4% |
| 1994 | 35.06 | +58.9% |
| 1995 | 19.91 | -43.2% |
| 1996 | 26.41 | +32.6% |
| 1997 | 9.66 | -63.4% |
| 1998 | 8.63 | -10.6% |
| 1999 | 5.95 | -31.0% |
| 2000 | 8.17 | +37.2% |
| 2001 | 6.8 | -16.8% |
| 2002 | 7.08 | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 10.09 | +42.5% |
| 2004 | 13.55 | +34.4% |
| 2005 | 15.05 | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 8.56 | -43.1% |
| 2007 | 9.24 | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 22.02 | +138.2% |
| 2009 | 9.59 | -56.4% |
| 2010 | 12.61 | +31.5% |
| 2011 | 7.56 | -40.1% |
| 2012 | 6.87 | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 9.34 | +35.9% |
| 2014 | 8.27 | -11.4% |
| 2015 | 3.69 | -55.4% |
| 2016 | 2.35 | -36.3% |
| 2017 | 4.38 | +86.2% |
| 2018 | 3.74 | -14.7% |
| 2019 | 3.91 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 5.23 | +33.8% |
| 2021 | 5.86 | +12.2% |
| 2022 | 10.35 | +76.5% |
| 2023 | 6.47 | -37.4% |
| 2024 | 5.41 | -16.4% |
| 2025 | 4 | -26.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.49 | 1.41 | 6.7 | 10 |
| 1970s | 17.27 | 5.34 | 34.9 | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.6 | 6.55 | 27.81 | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.8 | 5.95 | 77.3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.02 | 6.8 | 22.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.27 | 2.35 | 12.61 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.22 | 4 | 10.35 | 6 |
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)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 3.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 8,003 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 159.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 1.27 million current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 0.082 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.763 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 6,106 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Jamaica?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Jamaica was 4 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 77.3 in 1992.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.41 in 1962.
- How does Jamaica rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Jamaica ranks 64th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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