Youth working-age population in Jamaica
Jamaica: Youth working-age population was 748.56 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Youth working-age population in Jamaica, 2013–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth working-age population in Jamaica is 748.56, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth working-age population in Jamaica peaked at 777.4 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 748.54, in 2021.
That places Jamaica 42nd out of 58 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Youth working-age population in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 758.53 | — |
| 2015 | 777.4 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 748.58 | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 752.51 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 753.41 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 752.28 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 748.54 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 755.14 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 748.56 | -0.9% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 748.56 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,508, 30% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 748.56 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,261, 23% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 757.12 | 748.58 | 777.4 | 6 |
| 2020s | 750.75 | 748.54 | 755.14 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More gender data for Jamaica
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 468.29 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.89 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 2,341 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 2,341 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.0684 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 15,460 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 16,015 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 15,603 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 16,169 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 15,800 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth working-age population in Jamaica?
- Youth working-age population in Jamaica was 748.56 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth working-age population recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 777.4 in 2015.
- What is the lowest youth working-age population recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 748.54 in 2021.
- How does Jamaica rank for youth working-age population?
- Jamaica ranks 42nd out of 58 countries with data for 2023.
- Is youth working-age population rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth working-age population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The youth working-age population is defined as persons aged between 15 and 29 years old. Data disaggregated by level of education are provided on the highest level of education completed, classified according to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED). Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISCED. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.