Imports by region of origin in Jamaica
Jamaica: Imports by region of origin was 4.14 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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$, in 1950.
Jamaica ranks 55th of 209 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 30.25 million current US$ | 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
- Inflation of consumer prices 4.0% (2025)
- GDP per capita 6,106 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 7.7% (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)
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 55th out of 209 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.