Jamaica Unemployment Rate
Unemployment Rate in Jamaica was 3.29 percent in 2025, compared with 3.15 in 2024. The series ranges from 3.02 to 9.70. Source: World Bank · Series: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS.
Monthly points are the official monthly unemployment rate; yearly points are annual averages (ILO/World Bank).
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Unit | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.29 | 3.15 | 9.70 | 3.02 | 1991 – 2025 | percent | Yearly |
Forecast trend model v0
Method: linear trend extrapolation of recent history; point estimates only, no confidence intervals. Model output, never observed data.
| 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|
| 2.53 | 2.10 |
Related
| Related | Last | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2.84 | Million |
| Non Farm Payrolls | — | Thousand (MoM chg) |
| Initial Jobless Claims | — | Thousand |