Jamaica JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force

1975 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Jamaica JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 15.390 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.400 % for 2016. Jamaica JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 19.813 % from Dec 1975 to 2017, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.970 % in 1980 and a record low of 13.830 % in 2008. Jamaica JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
15.39 2017 17.40 2016 13.83 2008 61.97 1980 % yearly 1975 - 2017

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National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 14,751.510 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 7,621.283 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 1.600 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (JMD bn) 1,158.660 2029 yearly 1991 - 2029
Forecast: Government Net Debt (JMD bn) 2,231.190 2029 yearly 2000 - 2029
Forecast: Government Revenue (JMD bn) 1,215.680 2029 yearly 1991 - 2029
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 2.762 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 8.375 2021 yearly 1980 - 2021
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 5.000 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.511 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028

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