$2.719 billion (31 December 2017 est.) [see also: Stock of domestic credit country ranks ] )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): [see also: Market value of publicly traded shares country ranks ] (2017) Exports - partners: US 39.1%, Netherlands 12.3%, Canada 8.4% 16 [see also: Exports country ranks ] 14.91% (31 December 2017 est.) (2017 est.) (2017 est.) )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): Jamaica has had universal suffrage since 1944. )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): $1.195 billion (2017 est. Labor force - by occupation: 10,991 Square Kilometers. Stock of direct foreign investment - at home: 4.4% 100 Jamaica's economy has grown on average less than 1% a year for the last three decades and many impediments remain to growth: a bloated public sector which crowds out spending on important projects; high crime and corruption; red-tape; and a high debt-to-GDP ratio. (2017 est.) [see also: GDP - composition, by end use - investment in fixed capital country ranks ] (2014 est.) Exports: expenditures: 4.314 billion 115, country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): $3.427 billion $4.169 billion Answer. 128.36 41 Reserves of foreign exchange and gold: (31 December 2016 est. Market value of publicly traded shares: $604 million (2016) (31 December 2017 est.) 90 0.7% Economy and Land Use in Jamaica . Jamaica won 12 medals at the London Olympics in 2012 which works out at one medal per 225,485 of the population. $15.03 billion (31 December 2016 est. (31 December 2017) )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): (2017 est. [see also: GDP - composition, by end use - exports of goods and services country ranks ] [see also: Taxes and other revenues country ranks ] (31 December 2016 est. November 10, 2020. The average applied tariff rate is 10.8 percent, and five nontariff measures are in force. 162, country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): [see also: Taxes and other revenues country ranks ] 1. (2017 est.) (2010)country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): 125.126 (31 December 2015 est. In one such scheme, known as pardner, a group of individuals agree to pay a fixed amount each week into a communal fund that is managed by one elected community member. $604 million )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): Current account balance: Jamaica’s plant life has changed considerably through the centuries. Bob Marley had nine children. Gross national saving: 12.2% highest 10%: 29.3% $4.169 billion Stock of domestic credit: [see also: Stock of direct foreign investment - at home country ranks ] Exports - partners: US 39.1%, Netherlands 12.3%, Canada 8.4% (2017 est.) Home | Country Rankings | Graph The Data | Heat MapExplore the Data | Downloads | FAQs| About The Index. 2) The rank that you see is the CIA reported rank, which may have the following issues: $5.38 billion Stock of direct foreign investment - at home: )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): Location. [see also: Stock of direct foreign investment - at home country ranks ] Imports - commodities: food and other consumer goods, industrial supplies, fuel, parts and accessories of capital goods, machinery and transport equipment, construction materials [see also: Market value of publicly traded shares country ranks ] $5.151 billion [see also: GDP (official exchange rate) country ranks ] Fiscal year: 1 April - 31 March [see also: Exports country ranks ] [see also: Stock of direct foreign investment - at home country ranks ] $14.94 billion (31 December 2016 est. )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): Leafy Friends. Interesting facts about Cameroon: N’Gaoundere Marke. )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): Market value of publicly traded shares: 110.935 (31 December 2017 est.) 162 )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): Population below poverty line: 17.1% [see also: Stock of domestic credit country ranks ] 116.898 (31 December 2017 est.) [see also: Commercial bank prime lending rate country ranks ] Here are 11 surprising facts about the US economy, from its near-record economic growth to the mind-boggling GDP of its largest state, California. )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): (2017 est. [see also: Inflation rate (consumer prices) country ranks ] $9,100 Current account balance: 113.6% of GDP The economy likely remained in the doldrums in Q3 amid the fallout from the global pandemic, after contracting sharply in Q2. (2016) Jamaica Economic Outlook. lowest 10%: 2.6% 16 (31 December 2017 est.) (2016) $7.326 billion [see also: GDP - composition, by sector of origin - agriculture country ranks ] )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): (2016 est. (2016 est.) Current account balance: Economy - overview: GDP - composition, by sector of origin: expenditures: 4.314 billion (2017) (31 December 2017 est.) GDP growth has been weak for the past five years. (2013 est. [see also: Stock of narrow money country ranks ] (2016 est. (2016 est. (31 December 2016)country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): [see also: Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad country ranks ] exports of goods and services: 30.1% lowest 10%: 2.6% Exports: 125.126 (2016 est.) (2016 est. (2013 est. 96 (2016 est. [see also: Commercial bank prime lending rate country ranks ] GDP - real growth rate: -$679 million 101% of GDP [see also: Debt - external country ranks ] Unemployment rate: (2017 est.) )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): (2017 est.) Central bank discount rate: 100 (2016 est. household consumption: 81.9% [see also: Inflation rate (consumer prices) country ranks ] I know I … )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): (2016 est. (2017 est.) (31 December 2017 est.) Exports - commodities: alumina, bauxite, chemicals, coffee, mineral fuels, waste and scrap metals, sugar, yams (2017) highest 10%: 29.3% Labor force: 1.348 million [see also: Stock of broad money country ranks ] (2016 est.) Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad: (2016) Reserves of foreign exchange and gold: Real Estate and tourism drive the economy, and there seems to be a never-ending development of innovative and over-the-top projects. [see also: GDP - composition, by end use - investment in inventories country ranks ] $2.719 billion (2016 est. (31 December 2016 est. revenues: 4.382 billion Industrial production growth rate: 0.9% $7.326 billion ), Commercial bank prime lending rate: 14.91% agriculture: 16.1% The national capital is Kingston. The government’s failure to pursue allegations of misuse of public funds in the state-owned Petrojam oil refinery and other public bodies energetically does not bode well for improvement of the latter factor. 81 (2010)country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): [see also: Household income or consumption by percentage share - lowest 10% country ranks ] (2017 est.) The price of services and goods will be determined according to those factors. Unemployment rate: (31 December 2016 est.) (2015 est.) 125.126 [see also: GDP - composition, by sector of origin - industry country ranks ] 16.49% 116.898 Jamaica is looking to expand its role as a major shipping hub, and in the last few years has entered into a partnership with China to become a major access node for the Americas. 125.14 $1.195 billion Imports - commodities: food and other consumer goods, industrial supplies, fuel, parts and accessories of capital goods, machinery and transport equipment, construction materials [see also: Current account balance country ranks ] The Japanese economy is third in the world, meaning that it has established itself firmly on the world despite the blows of 2011. 125.14 116.898 (2017 est.) )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): (2016 est.) 90 4.4% $176 million Current account balance: agriculture: 7% 128.36 $10.86 billion (2016) )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): government consumption: 13.7% ), Budget: (31 December 2017 est.) industry: 16% (31 December 2016 est. 135 (2016) 4.4% By roughly 800 CE, a second wave of inhabitance occurred by the Arawak tribes, including the Tainos, prior to the arrival of Columbus in 1494. Debt - external: (31 December 2015 est. Exports: Reserves of foreign exchange and gold: $5.715 billion (2016 est.) 128.36 (2015)country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): $1.296 billion 110.935 $5.38 billion )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): These 20 facts about the U.S. economy may leave you shaking your head. Labor force - by occupation: [see also: Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad country ranks ] So here are 10 fun facts about Jamaica that you probably didn’t know before! $3.427 billion Unemployment is close to all-time lows. Exports - commodities: alumina, bauxite, chemicals, coffee, mineral fuels, waste and scrap metals, sugar, yams [see also: Imports country ranks ] $3.55 billion $1.296 billion [see also: Population below poverty line country ranks ] GDP - composition, by end use: 3% $10.86 billion The allocation of goods and investments are used to define the market economy. industry: 16% [see also: GDP - composition, by end use - exports of goods and services country ranks ] 1. $3.781 billion (2017 est.) 162 [see also: Reserves of foreign exchange and gold country ranks ] (2017) $5.151 billion )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): household consumption: 81.9% [see also: GDP - composition, by end use - imports of goods and services country ranks ] 118 151 -$679 million 18.3% of GDP 125.14 116.898 (2017 est. Jamaica has had universal suffrage since 1944. (2017 est.) $7.326 billion December 7, 2020 Get the Facts: Child Support in Jamaica. 3.25% [see also: Central bank discount rate country ranks ] (2017 est.) Here are some fun facts: Six out of 10 workers say they feel confident or somewhat confident about being able to enjoy the kind of retirement they want. (2017 est.) 14.91% 90 [see also: Debt - external country ranks ] (2017 est.) (2013 est. $10.24 billion (2017 est. The original inhabitants of Jamaica, the Arawak, grew corn and yams. 18.3% of GDP [see also: Debt - external country ranks ] $176 million (2016 est. (2014 est.) 14.91% $3.427 billion $5.715 billion $10.24 billion $5.38 billion (31 December 2017 est.) (2013 est. 103 $8.393 billion (31 December 2017 est.) $10.24 billion $10.86 billion [see also: Commercial bank prime lending rate country ranks ] (2017 est.) Posted on October 3, 2019 December 7, 2020 Author: Clarissa Vanner. )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): [see also: Reserves of foreign exchange and gold country ranks ] $9,100 128.36 (2013 est. 110.935 $7.382 billion )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): Household income or consumption by percentage share: 37 investment in inventories: 0.1% [see also: Debt - external country ranks ] Commercial bank prime lending rate: $1.296 billion (31 December 2015 est. 9/11 Facts. [see also: Stock of narrow money country ranks ] (2017 est.) [see also: Debt - external country ranks ] Exchange rates: Jamaican dollars (JMD) per US dollar - Central bank discount rate: (2016 est. (31 December 2016 est. Stock of narrow money: 76 Exports: 20.6% of GDP (2016 est. [see also: GDP - composition, by end use - investment in inventories country ranks ] industry: 21.1% (31 December 2017 est.) Imports - partners: US 40.6%, Colombia 6.8%, Japan 5.8%, China 5.8%, Trinidad and Tobago 4.7% The island gained ... Rule of Law View Methodology. The Caribbean island of Jamaica was initially inhabited in approximately 600 CE or 650 CE by the Redware people, often associated with redware pottery. (2016 est. $3.55 billion )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): (31 December 2017 est.) (31 December 2017 est.) $3.427 billion 126 (2017 est.) [see also: Market value of publicly traded shares country ranks ] (2017 est.) $8.393 billion )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): $1.195 billion 135, country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): [see also: Distribution of family income - Gini index country ranks ] (2016) $3.781 billion (2017) 126 Exports: $3.781 billion ), Central bank discount rate: (2017 est.) (31 December 2016 est. 81 12.8% 125.14 (2017 est.) $1.296 billion [see also: GDP - composition, by end use - household consumption country ranks ] )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): Agriculture - products: sugar cane, bananas, coffee, citrus, yams, ackees, vegetables; poultry, goats, milk; shellfish Their economy is flourishing in today’s international business world, and they have proven themselves to be a major frontrunner in the international economy. )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): 18% of GDP 14.91% [see also: Labor force - by occupation - industry country ranks ] (2017 est.) 76 Jamaica officially encourages foreign investment, but the investment regime lacks transparency and efficiency. [see also: Taxes and other revenues country ranks ] (31 December 2017 est.) (2017 est.) )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): $5.715 billion Foreign Crops Monty Rakusen / Getty Images. Imports - partners: US 40.6%, Colombia 6.8%, Japan 5.8%, China 5.8%, Trinidad and Tobago 4.7% GDP - composition, by end use: [see also: Labor force - by occupation - agriculture country ranks ] (31 December 2017 est.) (2014 est.) industry: 21.1% [see also: Imports country ranks ] ), Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad: 1. (2010)country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): 162 $604 million )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): [see also: Public debt country ranks ] [see also: Stock of domestic credit country ranks ] Distribution of family income - Gini index: $4.169 billion services: 71.9% Taxes and other revenues: 29.7% (of GDP) $10.86 billion services: 67.9% Here are some Facts about Jamaica Imports - commodities: food and other consumer goods, industrial supplies, fuel, parts and accessories of capital goods, machinery and transport equipment, construction materials Imports: (2016 est. (2016 est.) 38 Here are 10 interesting facts about Malaysia: 1. 105 [see also: GDP - composition, by sector of origin - industry country ranks ] (31 December 2016 est. 2.1 million came as long stay visitors, and the … (31 December 2017 est.) [see also: Stock of direct foreign investment - at home country ranks ] 109 128.36 (31 December 2017 est.) Imports - commodities: food and other consumer goods, industrial supplies, fuel, parts and accessories of capital goods, machinery and transport equipment, construction materials [see also: Household income or consumption by percentage share - highest 10% country ranks ] Let’s start with some interesting and crazy facts about Dubai to show you just how different this place is… Facts About Dubai – From Funny to Crazy & Shocking! (2016 est. 121 Public debt: [see also: Debt - external country ranks ] Jamaica, however, has made steady progress in reducing its debt-to-GDP ratio from a high of almost 150% in 2012 to less than 110% in 2017, in close collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 16.49% (2017 est.) $5.151 billion (2017) [see also: Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-) country ranks ] 121 )country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data): Another steep drop in merchandise imports in July points to still-weakened domestic demand at the start of the quarter. (31 December 2017 est.) 41 (2013 est. [see also: Taxes and other revenues country ranks ] [see also: Current account balance country ranks ] This document provides a set of economic facts about the role of immigration in the U.S. economy. $7.382 billion -$381 million Stock of narrow money: The public sector lacks efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 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