Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Jamaica
Jamaica: Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 513.71 million US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Jamaica, 2009–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Jamaica stood at 513.71 million US dollar. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is up 19.5% on the previous year and up 79.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Jamaica peaked at 513.71 million US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 48.89 million US dollar, in 2011.
That places Jamaica 93rd out of 160 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 55.81 million US dollar | — |
| 2010 | 56.70 million US dollar | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 48.89 million US dollar | -13.8% |
| 2012 | 128.90 million US dollar | +163.7% |
| 2013 | 176.40 million US dollar | +36.8% |
| 2014 | 227.42 million US dollar | +28.9% |
| 2015 | 285.68 million US dollar | +25.6% |
| 2016 | 315.51 million US dollar | +10.4% |
| 2017 | 329.14 million US dollar | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 381.29 million US dollar | +15.8% |
| 2019 | 456.88 million US dollar | +19.8% |
| 2020 | 502.34 million US dollar | +10.0% |
| 2021 | 504.23 million US dollar | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 451.68 million US dollar | -10.4% |
| 2023 | 389.28 million US dollar | -13.8% |
| 2024 | 430.00 million US dollar | +10.5% |
| 2025 | 513.71 million US dollar | +19.5% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 513.71 million US dollar is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 517.00 million US dollar, 99% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 513.71 million US dollar is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 386.71 million US dollar, 1.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Jamaica changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +163.7% | 48.89 million US dollar | 128.90 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 55.81 million US dollar | 55.81 million US dollar | 55.81 million US dollar | 1 |
| 2010s | 240.68 million US dollar | 48.89 million US dollar | 456.88 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 465.21 million US dollar | 389.28 million US dollar | 513.71 million US dollar | 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 portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Jamaica?
- Portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Jamaica was 513.71 million US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 513.71 million US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.89 million US dollar in 2011.
- How does Jamaica rank for portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Jamaica ranks 93rd out of 160 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.