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.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13.4% | — |
| 1994 | 13.5% | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 12.2% | -9.3% |
| 1996 | 12.1% | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 11.1% | -8.4% |
| 1998 | 10.4% | -6.6% |
| 1999 | 10.0% | -3.9% |
| 2000 | 9.3% | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 8.9% | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 8.4% | -5.8% |
| 2003 | 8.3% | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 8.2% | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 7.8% | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 7.6% | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 7.7% | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 8.0% | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 8.2% | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 7.8% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 7.9% | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 8.1% | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 8.2% | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 8.1% | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 7.1% | -13.2% |
| 2016 | 7.0% | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 7.0% | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 6.9% | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 6.9% | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 7.0% | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 7.6% | +8.3% |
| 2022 | 8.1% | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 7.9% | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 7.7% | -2.6% |
| 2025 | 7.7% | -0.5% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 7.7% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.5%, 67% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 7.7% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9.9%, 78% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
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
- 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 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.