Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Jamaica
Jamaica: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 7.7% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Jamaica, 1993–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Jamaica stood at 7.7%.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Jamaica peaked at 13.5% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 6.9%, in 2019.
That places Jamaica 128th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 33 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.8% | 10.0% | 13.5% | 7 |
| 2000s | 8.3% | 7.6% | 9.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.5% | 6.9% | 8.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.7% | 7.0% | 8.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More economy & growth data for Jamaica
- Inflation of consumer prices 4.0% (2025)
- GDP per capita 6,106 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 17.32 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 6,106 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 159.1 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 603.86 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 3.80 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 546.60 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 3.44 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -55.33 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Jamaica?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Jamaica was 7.7% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 13.5% in 1994.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.9% in 2019.
- How does Jamaica rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Jamaica ranks 128th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.