Jamaica JM: Rural Population: % of Total Population

1960 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Jamaica JM: Rural Population: % of Total Population data was reported at 44.717 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 44.970 % for 2016. Jamaica JM: Rural Population: % of Total Population data is updated yearly, averaging 50.862 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.231 % in 1960 and a record low of 44.717 % in 2017. Jamaica JM: Rural Population: % of Total Population 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2014 Revision.; Weighted average;

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Jamaica Jamaica JM: Rural Population: % of Total Population

What was Jamaica's Jamaica JM: Rural Population: % of Total Population in 2016?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
44.97 2016 45.21 2015 44.97 2016 66.23 1960 % yearly 1960 - 2016

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Jamaica Key Series

National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 14,751.510 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 7,621.283 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 1.600 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (JMD bn) 1,328.988 2030 yearly 1991 - 2030
Forecast: Government Net Debt (JMD bn) 2,368.912 2030 yearly 2000 - 2030
Forecast: Government Revenue (JMD bn) 1,374.669 2030 yearly 1991 - 2030
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 2.762 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 8.375 2021 yearly 1980 - 2021
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 5.000 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.511 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028

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