The number of unemployed persons in Jamaica decreased to 50000 in the second quarter of 2025 from 54500 in the first quarter of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Jamaica averaged 135414.81 from 2011 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 215100.00 in the second quarter of 2013 and a record low of 50000.00 in the second quarter of 2025. source: Statistical Institute of Jamaica



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 1444500.00 1419500.00 Jun 2025
Employment Rate 96.60 96.30 percent Jun 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 69.30 68.40 percent Jun 2025
Population 2.82 2.83 Million Dec 2024
Unemployed Persons 50000.00 54500.00 Jun 2025
Unemployment Rate 3.30 3.70 percent Jun 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 10.10 12.30 percent Jun 2025



Jamaica Unemployed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
50000.00 54500.00 215100.00 50000.00 2011 - 2025 Quarterly
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