Jamaica Employment and Unemployment

GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP

1991 - 2022 | Yearly | Intl $ | World Bank

GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data was reported at 19,952.857 Intl $ in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 19,100.480 Intl $ for 2021. GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 23,225.409 Intl $ from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24,501.667 Intl $ in 2007 and a record low of 19,100.480 Intl $ in 2021. GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2017 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on employment, population, GDP, and PPP data obtained from International Labour Organization, United Nations Population Division, Eurostat, OECD, and World Bank.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
19,952.857 2022 yearly 1991 - 2022

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Jamaica JM: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data was reported at 1.063 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.056 % for 2016. JM: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data is updated yearly, averaging 1.290 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.140 % in 1991 and a record low of 0.913 % in 2009. JM: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
1.06 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 1.586 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.578 % for 2016. JM: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 2.395 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.489 % in 1991 and a record low of 1.363 % in 2009. JM: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
1.59 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 0.694 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.691 % for 2016. JM: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 0.694 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.208 % in 1992 and a record low of 0.393 % in 2005. JM: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
0.69 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 3.146 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.151 % for 2016. JM: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 3.034 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.226 % in 2007 and a record low of 1.075 % in 1992. JM: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
3.15 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment

Jamaica JM: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 2.216 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.220 % for 2016. JM: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 1.949 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.295 % in 2012 and a record low of 0.758 % in 1992. JM: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
2.22 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 3.802 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.803 % for 2016. JM: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 3.623 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.077 % in 2005 and a record low of 1.314 % in 1992. JM: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
3.80 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 18.621 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 18.417 % for 2016. JM: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 20.127 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.475 % in 1992 and a record low of 17.594 % in 2011. JM: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
18.62 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment

Jamaica JM: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 8.283 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.217 % for 2016. JM: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 9.120 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.046 % in 1992 and a record low of 7.790 % in 2011. JM: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
8.28 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 25.915 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.560 % for 2016. JM: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 27.629 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.055 % in 1992 and a record low of 24.435 % in 2011. JM: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
25.92 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 15.391 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.356 % for 2016. JM: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 17.455 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.604 % in 1991 and a record low of 15.216 % in 2013. JM: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
15.39 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment

Jamaica JM: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 5.764 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.748 % for 2016. JM: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 6.425 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.085 % in 1991 and a record low of 4.600 % in 2006. JM: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
5.76 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment

Jamaica JM: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 22.184 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 22.084 % for 2016. JM: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 24.682 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.302 % in 2004 and a record low of 21.752 % in 2013. JM: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
22.18 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 65.988 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 66.227 % for 2016. JM: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 62.613 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.537 % in 2013 and a record low of 53.020 % in 1991. JM: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
65.99 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment

Jamaica JM: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 85.954 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 86.037 % for 2016. JM: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 84.645 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87.132 % in 2006 and a record low of 71.679 % in 1991. JM: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
85.95 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment

Jamaica JM: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 51.900 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 52.354 % for 2016. JM: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 47.354 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.829 % in 2013 and a record low of 39.174 % in 1991. JM: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
51.90 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data was reported at 58.861 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 58.181 % for 2016. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 58.152 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.018 % in 2007 and a record low of 56.346 % in 2000. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
58.86 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+

Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data was reported at 48.075 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 47.313 % for 2016. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 47.212 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.307 % in 2007 and a record low of 44.145 % in 1998. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
48.08 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female

Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data was reported at 69.930 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 69.335 % for 2016. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 69.335 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.212 % in 2007 and a record low of 67.684 % in 2013. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
69.93 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male

Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 30.842 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.874 % for 2016. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 29.892 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.030 % in 2007 and a record low of 27.776 % in 2000. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
30.84 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data was reported at 18.960 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 18.183 % for 2016. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 18.960 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.019 % in 2007 and a record low of 15.529 % in 1998. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
18.96 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data was reported at 42.262 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.154 % for 2016. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 41.154 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.440 % in 2003 and a record low of 35.998 % in 2012. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
42.26 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+

2007 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data was reported at 57.480 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 56.230 % for 2016. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 54.650 % from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.900 % in 2007 and a record low of 53.270 % in 2012. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
57.48 2017 yearly 2007 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female

2007 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data was reported at 50.040 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 48.430 % for 2016. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 46.200 % from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.040 % in 2017 and a record low of 44.980 % in 2013. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
50.04 2017 yearly 2007 - 2017

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female

Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male

2007 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data was reported at 65.240 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.340 % for 2016. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 63.887 % from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.500 % in 2007 and a record low of 61.900 % in 2012. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
65.24 2017 yearly 2007 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

2012 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 26.140 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.000 % for 2016. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 22.620 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2017, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.140 % in 2017 and a record low of 21.610 % in 2013. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
26.14 2017 yearly 2012 - 2017

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female

2012 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data was reported at 21.830 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.730 % for 2016. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 17.100 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2017, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.830 % in 2017 and a record low of 15.710 % in 2013. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
21.83 2017 yearly 2012 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male

2012 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data was reported at 30.390 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.180 % for 2016. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 28.035 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2017, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.390 % in 2017 and a record low of 27.340 % in 2013. JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
30.39 2017 yearly 2012 - 2017

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Jamaica JM:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2011 PPP

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | Intl $ | World Bank

JM: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data was reported at 18,016.057 Intl $ in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 18,274.863 Intl $ for 2016. JM: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 20,429.617 Intl $ from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21,835.029 Intl $ in 1995 and a record low of 18,016.057 Intl $ in 2017. JM: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2011 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
18,016.06 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica Jamaica JM:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2011 PPP

JM:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2017 PPP

1991 - 2022 | Yearly | Intl $ | World Bank

JM: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data was reported at 19,940.820 Intl $ in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 19,088.957 Intl $ for 2021. JM: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 23,211.397 Intl $ from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24,486.885 Intl $ in 2007 and a record low of 19,088.957 Intl $ in 2021. JM: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2017 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on employment, population, GDP, and PPP data obtained from International Labour Organization, United Nations Population Division, Eurostat, OECD, and World Bank.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
19,340.437 2022 yearly 1991 - 2022

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Jamaica JM:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2017 PPP

Jamaica JM: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 40.983 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 40.998 % for 2016. JM: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 40.355 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.632 % in 1991 and a record low of 36.757 % in 2007. JM: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
40.98 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment

Jamaica JM: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 32.624 % in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 32.624 % for 2016. JM: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 33.278 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38.464 % in 1991 and a record low of 31.315 % in 2007. JM: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
32.62 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 46.880 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 46.864 % for 2016. JM: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 45.371 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.466 % in 1991 and a record low of 40.695 % in 2007. JM: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
46.88 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management

2017 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data was reported at 56.690 % in 2017. JM: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data is updated yearly, averaging 56.690 % from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2017, with 1 observations. JM: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The proportion of females in total employment in senior and middle management. It corresponds to major group 1 in both ISCO-08 and ISCO-88 minus category 14 in ISCO-08 (hospitality, retail and other services managers) and minus category 13 in ISCO-88 (general managers), since these comprise mainly managers of small enterprises.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2018.; ;

Last Frequency Range
56.690 2017 yearly 2017 - 2017

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JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force

2008 - 2022 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 2.142 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.821 % for 2021. JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 4.271 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2022, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.840 % in 2013 and a record low of 2.142 % in 2022. JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
2.142 2022 yearly 2008 - 2022

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Jamaica JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force

JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force

2008 - 2022 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 2.106 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.980 % for 2021. JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 4.495 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2022, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.938 % in 2013 and a record low of 2.106 % in 2022. JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
2.106 2022 yearly 2008 - 2022

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Jamaica JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force

JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force

2008 - 2022 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 2.206 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.542 % for 2021. JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 3.776 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2022, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.022 % in 2013 and a record low of 2.206 % in 2022. JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
2.206 2022 yearly 2008 - 2022

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JM: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force

2008 - 2022 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 2.146 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.921 % for 2021. JM: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 5.247 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2022, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.866 % in 2013 and a record low of 2.146 % in 2022. JM: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
2.146 2022 yearly 2008 - 2022

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Jamaica JM: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force

JM: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force

2008 - 2022 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 3.210 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.831 % for 2021. JM: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 7.462 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2022, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.441 % in 2013 and a record low of 3.210 % in 2022. JM: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
3.210 2022 yearly 2008 - 2022

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Jamaica JM: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force

JM: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force

2008 - 2022 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 5.476 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.808 % for 2021. JM: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 10.200 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2022, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.953 % in 2013 and a record low of 5.476 % in 2022. JM: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed February 06, 2024. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
5.476 2022 yearly 2008 - 2022

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Jamaica JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 12.448 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.190 % for 2016. JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 13.930 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.350 % in 1997 and a record low of 9.260 % in 2007. JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
12.45 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 16.091 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.024 % for 2016. JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 18.233 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.060 % in 1998 and a record low of 12.065 % in 2007. JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
16.09 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 9.681 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.287 % for 2016. JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 10.354 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.490 % in 1993 and a record low of 7.116 % in 2007. JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
9.68 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 36.721 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 38.727 % for 2016. JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 41.813 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.795 % in 1998 and a record low of 27.201 % in 2007. JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
36.72 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 26.223 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 27.654 % for 2016. JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 27.654 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.530 % in 2012 and a record low of 17.856 % in 2003. JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
26.22 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 29.735 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 31.362 % for 2016. JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 32.890 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.004 % in 1997 and a record low of 21.696 % in 2007. JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
29.74 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force

1969 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 11.660 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.190 % for 2016. JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 15.370 % from Dec 1969 (Median) to 2017, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.510 % in 1980 and a record low of 9.745 % in 2007. JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
11.66 2017 yearly 1969 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force

1975 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 15.390 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.400 % for 2016. JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 19.813 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2017, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.970 % in 1980 and a record low of 13.830 % in 2008. JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
15.39 2017 yearly 1975 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force

1975 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 8.450 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.600 % for 2016. JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 9.723 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2017, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.680 % in 1985 and a record low of 6.088 % in 2007. JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
8.45 2017 yearly 1975 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24

1975 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 34.360 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 37.760 % for 2016. JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 44.015 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2017, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 99.330 % in 1988 and a record low of 27.490 % in 2003. JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
34.36 2017 yearly 1975 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24

1975 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 23.237 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.978 % for 2016. JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 27.061 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2017, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48.040 % in 1980 and a record low of 18.680 % in 1994. JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
23.24 2017 yearly 1975 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24

1975 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 28.250 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 31.810 % for 2016. JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 33.885 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 93.020 % in 1980 and a record low of 21.250 % in 2003. JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
28.25 2017 yearly 1975 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 37.837 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 37.847 % for 2016. JM: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 37.712 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.472 % in 1991 and a record low of 33.531 % in 2007. JM: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
37.84 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment

Jamaica JM: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 30.409 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 30.404 % for 2016. JM: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 31.199 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.579 % in 1991 and a record low of 29.157 % in 2007. JM: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
30.41 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 43.078 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 43.060 % for 2016. JM: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 41.747 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.102 % in 1991 and a record low of 36.697 % in 2007. JM: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
43.08 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 59.017 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 59.002 % for 2016. JM: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 59.645 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63.243 % in 2007 and a record low of 56.368 % in 1991. JM: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
59.02 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 67.376 % in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 67.376 % for 2016. JM: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 66.722 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.685 % in 2007 and a record low of 61.536 % in 1991. JM: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
67.38 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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Jamaica JM: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment

1991 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

JM: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 53.120 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 53.136 % for 2016. JM: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 54.629 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.305 % in 2007 and a record low of 52.534 % in 1991. JM: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Last Frequency Range
53.12 2017 yearly 1991 - 2017

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JM: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement
JM: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
JM: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
JM: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
JM: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
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JM: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
JM: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
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JM: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
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JM: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
JM: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
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JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+
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JM: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24
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JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female
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JM: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP
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JM: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
JM: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
JM: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
JM: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management
JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force
JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
JM: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force
JM: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force
JM: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
JM: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force
JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force
JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force
JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force
JM: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24
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JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force
JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force
JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24
JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24
JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24
JM: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
JM: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
JM: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
JM: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
JM: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
JM: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
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