sports
Jamaica, with a population of under three million, has produced a disproportionate share of the world's fastest sprinters, including Usain Bolt.
Jamaica
Jamaica
Population, GDP, and key facts about Jamaica — updated for 2026.
Capital · KINGSTONContinent · AMERICASISO · JAM
Jamaica quick facts
- Population
- 2,839,175
- Area
- 10,990 km²
- Population density
- 262 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 22 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 7.8K
- Capital
- Kingston
- Currency
- Jamaican dollar ($, JMD)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 415.2/month · $ 64,950/month (2024)
- Languages
- English, Jamaican Patois
Jamaica at human scale
Where does Jamaica rank in the world?
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Compare Jamaica with any country →Jamaica's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 87%Renewables · 13%
- Natural gas57%
- Oil30%
- Wind6%
- Solar3%
- Hydropower2%
- Bioenergy1%
Share of Jamaica's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
Everything we know about Jamaica
culture
Jamaica gave the world reggae music, and UNESCO added the genre to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2018.
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Jamaica
What is the capital of Jamaica?
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
What is Jamaica's population?
Jamaica has a population of 2,839,175.
What is Jamaica's GDP per capita?
Jamaica's GDP per capita is US$ 7.8K.
What is the currency of Jamaica?
The currency of Jamaica is the Jamaican dollar (JMD).
What is the minimum wage in Jamaica?
Jamaica's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 415.2 per month (as of 2024) — $ 64,950 per month in local currency.
Is Jamaica bigger than Puerto Rico (US)?
Jamaica is about 1.2× the size of Puerto Rico (US) by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.