Jamaica JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24

1975 - 2017 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Jamaica JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 23.237 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.978 % for 2016. Jamaica JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 27.061 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2017, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48.040 % in 1980 and a record low of 18.680 % in 1994. Jamaica JM: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 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. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 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 September 2018.; 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: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 in 2017?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
23.24 2017 26.98 2016 16.69 2003 48.04 1980 % yearly 1975 - 2017

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Jamaica Key Series

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) 1,331.228 2030 yearly 1991 - 2030
Forecast: Government Net Debt (JMD bn) 2,370.493 2030 yearly 2000 - 2030
Forecast: Government Revenue (JMD bn) 1,364.649 2030 yearly 1991 - 2030
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 2.762 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 4.400 2023 yearly 1980 - 2023
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) -0.506 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029

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