What is the population of Jamaica in 2026?
Jamaica has a population of 2,837,077 people (2025 estimate), which is 141st in the world and about 0.03% of the global total.
Population 2025
2,837,077
0.03% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
−0.07%
−2,099 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
262/km²
10,830 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
32.8 years
Life expectancy 71.6 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Jamaica
With a population of 2,837,077, Jamaica ranks 139th globally and occupies 10,830 km² in North America. The country is experiencing slight population decline at -0.1% annually, while its median age of 32.8 years reflects a maturing demographic. Urban centers account for 59% of residents, concentrated at densities reaching 262 people per km².
Life expectancy stands at 71.6 years, supported by a low fertility rate of 1.4 births per woman. The economy generates $8,003 per capita, with Kingston serving as the capital. English and Jamaican Patois are the primary languages spoken across the island, which gained independence in 1962 and uses the Jamaican dollar as its currency.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Kingston
- Continent
- North America
- ISO codes
- JM · JAM
- Demonym
- Jamaican
- Currency
- Jamaican dollar (JMD $)
- State inception
- 1962
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +1876
- Internet TLD
- .jm
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
- Jamaican Patois
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 18.7%
- Age 15–64
- 73.1%
- Age 65+
- 8.2%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 5 | 32 |
| 95-99 | 123 | 311 |
| 90-94 | 960 | 1,771 |
| 85-89 | 3,257 | 5,214 |
| 80-84 | 9,649 | 13,139 |
| 75-79 | 17,354 | 22,657 |
| 70-74 | 26,171 | 34,007 |
| 65-69 | 43,453 | 54,986 |
| 60-64 | 60,926 | 74,504 |
| 55-59 | 71,305 | 82,366 |
| 50-54 | 81,784 | 87,371 |
| 45-49 | 92,930 | 93,365 |
| 40-44 | 109,016 | 106,843 |
| 35-39 | 119,730 | 116,587 |
| 30-34 | 133,066 | 129,157 |
| 25-29 | 131,756 | 127,618 |
| 20-24 | 119,066 | 115,138 |
| 15-19 | 113,204 | 109,368 |
| 10-14 | 99,067 | 95,576 |
| 5-9 | 88,043 | 84,966 |
| 0-4 | 83,106 | 80,235 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,407,206 |
| 1960 | 1,650,005 |
| 1970 | 1,878,196 |
| 1980 | 2,145,658 |
| 1990 | 2,379,877 |
| 2000 | 2,607,826 |
| 2010 | 2,748,568 |
| 2020 | 2,830,739 |
| 2030 | 2,808,954 |
| 2040 | 2,676,100 |
| 2050 | 2,454,940 |
| 2060 | 2,179,682 |
| 2070 | 1,871,879 |
| 2080 | 1,558,623 |
| 2090 | 1,282,938 |
| 2100 | 1,066,774 |
How Jamaica Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Jamaica | 2.84M |
Jamaica Population FAQ
Is the population of Jamaica growing or shrinking?
Jamaica's population is shrinking at −0.07% per year, a change of roughly 2,099 people annually.
What is the capital of Jamaica?
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
How densely populated is Jamaica?
Jamaica has 262/km² across 10,830 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Jamaica?
Life expectancy at birth in Jamaica is 71.6 years (2024).
What is the median age in Jamaica?
The median age in Jamaica is 32.8 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Jamaica in?
Jamaica is in North America.