Latin America & Caribbean
Jamaica Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
3.3%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+4.3%
2024 → 2025
Record High
9.7%
Recorded in 2013
Record Low
3.0%
Recorded in 2023
10-Year Average
5.2%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.3% | 0.1% | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 3.2% | 0.1% | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 3.0% | 1.1% | -26.0% |
| 2022 | 4.1% | 1.1% | -21.3% |
| 2021 | 5.2% | 1.3% | -20.2% |
| 2020 | 6.5% | 1.5% | +30.4% |
| 2019 | 5.0% | 0.5% | -8.8% |
| 2018 | 5.5% | 1.9% | -26.1% |
| 2017 | 7.4% | 1.2% | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 8.6% | 0.2% | -2.2% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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