Portfolio investment, net in Jamaica
Jamaica: Portfolio investment, net was 383.97 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in Jamaica, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net in Jamaica stood at 383.97 million.
That represents a change of down 58.4% on the previous year and up 182.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Jamaica peaked at 922.29 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, -1.44 billion, in 2017.
That places Jamaica 59th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, 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, net in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 64.10 million | — |
| 2001 | -30.40 million | -147.4% |
| 2002 | 195.50 million | -743.1% |
| 2003 | 285.60 million | +46.1% |
| 2004 | -96.00 million | -133.6% |
| 2005 | 126.00 million | -231.2% |
| 2006 | 128.52 million | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 640.44 million | +398.3% |
| 2008 | 32.76 million | -94.9% |
| 2009 | 643.04 million | +1862.9% |
| 2010 | 413.25 million | -35.7% |
| 2011 | -169.69 million | -141.1% |
| 2012 | 511.78 million | -401.6% |
| 2013 | 23.56 million | -95.4% |
| 2014 | -463.26 million | -2066.6% |
| 2015 | -1.27 billion | +173.8% |
| 2016 | 691.83 million | -154.6% |
| 2017 | -1.44 billion | -307.6% |
| 2018 | -397.90 million | -72.3% |
| 2019 | -607.68 million | +52.7% |
| 2020 | -343.74 million | -43.4% |
| 2021 | 3.82 million | -101.1% |
| 2022 | 755.84 million | +19661.8% |
| 2023 | 922.29 million | +22.0% |
| 2024 | 383.97 million | -58.4% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 383.97 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 71.32 million, 5.4× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 383.97 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 53.76 million, 7.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +19661.8% | 3.82 million | 755.84 million |
| 2014 | -2066.6% | 23.56 million | -463.26 million |
| 2009 | +1862.9% | 32.76 million | 643.04 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 198.96 million | -96.00 million | 643.04 million | 10 |
| 2010s | -270.25 million | -1.44 billion | 691.83 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 344.44 million | -343.74 million | 922.29 million | 5 |
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, net in Jamaica?
- Portfolio investment, net in Jamaica was 383.97 million in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 922.29 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.44 billion in 2017.
- How does Jamaica rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Jamaica ranks 59th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 182.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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