Key economic indicators of Jamaica

Economy

Inflation9.40 % (2013)6.90 % (2012)7.50 % (2011)

Unemployment16.3 % (2013)13.7 % (2012)14.1 % (2011)

GDP growth rate0.40 % (2013)-0.50 % (2012)1.30 % (2011)

GDP per Capita (PPP)9,000 $ (2013)8,900 $ (2012)9,100 $ (2011)

Demographics

Total Population2.93 Million (2014)2.91 Million (2013)2.89 Million (2012)

Population Growth0.69 % (2014)0.70 % (2013)0.71 % (2012)

Logistics Performance

Logistics performance index: Overall2.42 1=low to 5=high (2012)2.53 1=low to 5=high (2010)2.25 1=low to 5=high (2007)

Debt, Current Account Balance and Budget Deficit

Public debt (Percentage of GDP)124 % of GDP (2013)133 % of GDP (2012)128 % of GDP (2011)

Current Account Balance (Total)-1.58 Billion $ (2013)-1.91 Billion $ (2012)-1.72 Billion $ (2011)

External Debt (Total)13.8 Billion $ (2013)14.1 Billion $ (2012)14.6 Billion $ (2011)