Jamaica
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Kingston
2,837,077
10,991 km²
Jamaican dollar
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Jamaica is located in Caribbean. Its capital is Kingston, and it has a population of 2,837,077 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 10,991 square kilometers (approximately 4,244 square miles). Its currency is Jamaican dollar. The population density is approximately 258 people per square kilometer.
About Jamaica
English, Jamaican Patois
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America/Jamaica
Jamaica at a glance
North America
258 / km²
10,991 km²
Approximately 4,244 mi² (square miles)
Kingston
Economy of Jamaica
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
Historical World Bank data. Each indicator shows its available years.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Jamaica
What is the capital of Jamaica?
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
What is the population of Jamaica?
Jamaica has 2,837,077 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Jamaica in square kilometers and square miles?
Jamaica has a total area of 10,991 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 4,244 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Jamaica?
The currency of Jamaica is Jamaican dollar.