Imports by region of origin in Jamaica
Jamaica: Imports by region of origin was 4.14 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.14 billion current US$
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
56th
of 210 countries
All-time high
5.47 billion current US$
in 2008
All-time low
21.40 million current US$
in 1950
Years of data
77
1948–2024
Imports by region of origin in Jamaica, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports by region of origin in Jamaica stood at 4.14 billion current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Jamaica peaked at 5.47 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 21.40 million current US$, in 1950.
Jamaica ranks 56th of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 34.10 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 26.40 million current US$ | -22.6% |
| 1950 | 21.40 million current US$ | -18.9% |
| 1951 | 33.70 million current US$ | +57.5% |
| 1952 | 43.40 million current US$ | +28.8% |
| 1953 | 39.40 million current US$ | -9.2% |
| 1954 | 41.40 million current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1955 | 52.60 million current US$ | +27.1% |
| 1956 | 71.20 million current US$ | +35.4% |
| 1957 | 80.70 million current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1958 | 70.30 million current US$ | -12.9% |
| 1959 | 69.10 million current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1960 | 84.00 million current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1961 | 83.30 million current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1962 | 95.50 million current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1963 | 104.20 million current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1964 | 126.60 million current US$ | +21.5% |
| 1965 | 129.90 million current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 156.50 million current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1967 | 186.30 million current US$ | +19.0% |
| 1968 | 198.10 million current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1969 | 243.14 million current US$ | +22.7% |
| 1970 | 299.82 million current US$ | +23.3% |
| 1971 | 291.49 million current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1972 | 311.26 million current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1973 | 351.59 million current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1974 | 478.34 million current US$ | +36.0% |
| 1975 | 584.44 million current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1976 | 513.50 million current US$ | -12.1% |
| 1977 | 495.71 million current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1978 | 570.34 million current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1979 | 555.88 million current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1980 | 747.72 million current US$ | +34.5% |
| 1981 | 986.87 million current US$ | +32.0% |
| 1982 | 831.94 million current US$ | -15.7% |
| 1983 | 845.05 million current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 836.95 million current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 725.31 million current US$ | -13.3% |
| 1986 | 613.12 million current US$ | -15.5% |
| 1987 | 801.55 million current US$ | +30.7% |
| 1988 | 934.77 million current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1989 | 1.18 billion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 1990 | 1.23 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 1.20 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 1.32 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 1.52 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1994 | 1.51 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 2.02 billion current US$ | +33.5% |
| 1996 | 2.15 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 2.12 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 2.05 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 2.04 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 2.27 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2001 | 2.28 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 2.27 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 2.42 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2004 | 2.56 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 3.31 billion current US$ | +29.7% |
| 2006 | 3.51 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 3.96 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2008 | 5.47 billion current US$ | +38.4% |
| 2009 | 3.00 billion current US$ | -45.1% |
| 2010 | 3.02 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 3.66 billion current US$ | +21.4% |
| 2012 | 3.56 billion current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 3.59 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 3.48 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 2.86 billion current US$ | -17.9% |
| 2016 | 2.87 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 3.47 billion current US$ | +20.9% |
| 2018 | 3.69 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 3.64 billion current US$ | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 2.57 billion current US$ | -29.6% |
| 2021 | 3.21 billion current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2022 | 4.42 billion current US$ | +37.7% |
| 2023 | 4.16 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2024 | 4.14 billion current US$ | -0.5% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 4.14 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 943.51 million current US$, 4.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 4.14 billion current US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.34 billion current US$, 1.2× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 30.25 million current US$ | 26.40 million current US$ | 34.10 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 52.32 million current US$ | 21.40 million current US$ | 80.70 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 140.75 million current US$ | 83.30 million current US$ | 243.14 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 445.24 million current US$ | 291.49 million current US$ | 584.44 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 850.75 million current US$ | 613.12 million current US$ | 1.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.72 billion current US$ | 1.20 billion current US$ | 2.15 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.10 billion current US$ | 2.27 billion current US$ | 5.47 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.38 billion current US$ | 2.86 billion current US$ | 3.69 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.70 billion current US$ | 2.57 billion current US$ | 4.42 billion current US$ | 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$), annual growth rate 11.9 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Jamaica?
- Imports by region of origin in Jamaica was 4.14 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 5.47 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.40 million current US$ in 1950.
- How does Jamaica rank for imports by region of origin?
- Jamaica ranks 56th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.