Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+

2007 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data was reported at 57.480 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 56.230 % for 2016. Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 54.650 % from Dec 2007 to 2017, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.900 % in 2007 and a record low of 53.270 % in 2012. Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ 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. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; 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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What was Jamaica's Jamaica JM: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ in 2017?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
57.48 2017 56.23 2016 53.27 2012 58.90 2007 % yearly 2007 - 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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