JAM · Latin America & Caribbean / Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)
Total Population
2.84 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
71.6 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,839,175 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | -0.02 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 262.2 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 11.45 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 8.21 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.35 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 71.6 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 16.4 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 79.9 percent | 1999 |
| Urban Population (%) | 58.9 percent | 2024 |
Languages
English
Official
Jamaican Patois
Official
Religions
Protestant
Major
64.8%
None
21.3%
Other
6.5%
Unspecified
2.3%
Roman Catholic
2.2%
Jehovah's Witness
1.9%
Rastafarian
1.1%