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Jamaica: key facts and figures
Jamaica has 2.8 million people, English as an official language, the Jamaican Dollar and 10 public holidays a year. It ranks 177th of 191 countries for real gdp growth.
2.8 millionpeople
JMDcurrency
Englishofficial language
+1876calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Jamaica differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
2.8 millionPopulation
- Annual change-0.02%
- Fertility rate1.4 per woman#163
- Aged 65 and over8.21%#91
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$8,003Output per person
- Total economy$22.7 billion#124
- Real growth+0.1%#177
- Inflation4%#61
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.720Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.590#96
- Life expectancy71.5 years#117
- Mean schooling10 years#94
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Jamaican DollarCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeJMD
- SymbolJMD
- CapitalKingston
Languages
which languages hold official status
EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type A, Type BPlug types
- Mains voltage110 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+1876
- Time zoneAmerica/Jamaica
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
10Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 18Ash Wednesday
- Apr 3Good Friday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
90.1%Internet use
- E-government index0.668#97
- Global rank#96
- E-government groupHigh
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointInterior mountains and limestone uplands
- ClimateThe climate is tropical maritime, with warm conditions year-round and important rainfall and temperature differences created by elevation and exposure to prevailing winds.
Education
how the school system is structured
1,010Public schools
- Infant schools63
- Primary schools767
- Secondary schools180
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