Jamaica Unemployment Rate 1991-2022
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Jamaica unemployment rate for 2020 was 8.40%, a 0.68% increase from 2019.
- Jamaica unemployment rate for 2019 was 7.72%, a 1.38% decline from 2018.
- Jamaica unemployment rate for 2018 was 9.10%, a 2.53% decline from 2017.
- Jamaica unemployment rate for 2017 was 11.63%, a 1.56% decline from 2016.
Jamaica Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2020 |
8.40% |
0.68% |
2019 |
7.72% |
-1.38% |
2018 |
9.10% |
-2.53% |
2017 |
11.63% |
-1.56% |
2016 |
13.19% |
-0.32% |
2015 |
13.51% |
-0.23% |
2014 |
13.74% |
-1.51% |
2013 |
15.25% |
1.32% |
2012 |
13.93% |
1.23% |
2011 |
12.70% |
0.33% |
2010 |
12.37% |
1.01% |
2009 |
11.36% |
1.03% |
2008 |
10.33% |
0.58% |
2007 |
9.75% |
-0.58% |
2006 |
10.33% |
-0.93% |
2005 |
11.26% |
-0.18% |
2004 |
11.44% |
-0.30% |
2003 |
11.74% |
-2.45% |
2002 |
14.19% |
-0.74% |
2001 |
14.93% |
-0.61% |
2000 |
15.54% |
-0.20% |
1999 |
15.74% |
0.24% |
1998 |
15.50% |
-0.85% |
1997 |
16.35% |
0.34% |
1996 |
16.01% |
-0.22% |
1995 |
16.23% |
0.89% |
1994 |
15.34% |
-0.98% |
1993 |
16.32% |
0.57% |
1992 |
15.75% |
0.01% |
1991 |
15.74% |
0.01% |