Jamaica's economy relies on tourism, with all-inclusive resorts and attractions like Dunn's River Falls drawing millions. Bauxite mining and alumina exports are key, alongside agriculture producing sugar, bananas, and coffee. Remittances from diaspora support households. The services sector dominates, including finance and call centers. Debt burdens and crime hinder investment, but reforms improve business climate. Music and cultural exports add soft power. Efforts to diversify include logistics via Kingston port and renewable energy. Despite vulnerabilities to hurricanes and global prices, Jamaica's vibrant workforce and natural beauty fuel growth prospects.
World Bank Data. 2000-2024. Last updated Oct 2025.
Refer to the latest year-over-year Jamaica GDP statistics.