Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1960 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 65.070 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.770 % for 2016. Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 64.635 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.730 % in 1982 and a record low of 52.710 % in 1985. Jamaica JM: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population 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: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; 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.

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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
65.07 2017 64.77 2016 52.71 1985 73.73 1982 % yearly 1960 - 2017

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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) 1,331.228 2030 yearly 1991 - 2030
Forecast: Government Net Debt (JMD bn) 2,370.493 2030 yearly 2000 - 2030
Forecast: Government Revenue (JMD bn) 1,364.649 2030 yearly 1991 - 2030
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 2.762 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 4.400 2023 yearly 1980 - 2023
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) -0.506 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029

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