Key facts about
Jamaica
Considered the pearl of the Caribbean, Jamaica is the third largest island within the region. Kingston, situated in the south east, is the capital of Jamaica. The north coast is where the majority of the luxury tourist resorts are located.
Jamaica has a population of around 2.8 million
The capital of Jamaica Kingston has a population of around 600,000
Jamaica is the number one destination for tourism in the Caribbean. With annual tourists visits of over 4.5 million
Tourism is a major economic driver with 4.9 billion USD in revenue in 2024. Tourism accounts for 10 percent of GDP.
Jamaica's GDP as of 2026 was estimated at $23.4 Billion USD
As of 2025 Jamaica's annual household consumption expenditure amounted to $14.8 billion USD
Jamaica is one of the second fastest growing economies within the Caribbean behind Guyana
The north coast of the Island is considered the main area for all inclusive style tourism
Jamaica has a great work/life balanced culture, where entertainment and enjoying what the country has to offer is just as important as working life.
The people of Jamaica are very sociable and open to trying new and exciting products.
Jamaican cultural icons include such legends as reggae icon Bob Marley, the fastest man Usain Bolt, amongst many others
Jamaica is majority a Christian based country
Jamaica is known as the land of wood and water. The country has numerous rivers and hundreds of sandy beaches all across the coastline.
