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Jamaica Population Pyramid 2041

Jamaica
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2041
Population: 2,657,565

Year

-5 -1   2041  +1 +5

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Summary

Jamaica in 2041

By 2041, the population of Jamaica is expected to reach 2,657,565. That would be 5.1% less than in 2031 (2,800,613).

The median age is projected at 42.6 years, with 20.0 children under 15 and 20.8 people aged 65 or over for every 100 people of working age (15–64). The narrow base of the pyramid marks a constrictive age structure: fertility below replacement level and a rising share of older people.

Ranks #145 of 201 by population Ranks #69 of 201 by median age Ranks #179 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Jamaica
Population
2,657,565
Median age
42.6
0-14 %
14.2%
65+ %
14.8%
Child dependency
20.0
Old-age dependency
20.8
Region
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Pyramid shape
Constrictive
Population 2050
2,454,940
Population 2100
1,066,775
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123456
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.36

In 2023 women in Jamaica had on average 1.36 children, below the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
50607080
19602023 · 71.5

Life expectancy at birth was 71.5 years in 2023: 74.0 for women and 69.0 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Migration to and from Jamaica
Where immigrants come from (2024)

21,212 immigrants live in Jamaica, 0.7% of the population.

United States of America6,452
United Kingdom4,909
Trinidad and Tobago2,380
Cuba1,854
Canada1,359
Where emigrants live (2024)

1,228,390 people born in Jamaica live in other countries.

United States of America910,748
United Kingdom146,646
Canada144,301
Bahamas8,510
Antigua and Barbuda4,328
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Jamaica compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Jamaica 2,657,566 42.6
Puerto Rico 2,820,817 52.5
Trinidad and Tobago 1,466,887 44.9
Bahamas 421,073 41.6
Guadeloupe 346,960 49.1
Frequently asked questions about Jamaica's population
How many people are projected to live in Jamaica in 2041?
Jamaica is projected to have a population of 2,657,565 in 2041.
Is Jamaica's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, shrinking: down 5.1% from 2031, with a projected population of 2,454,940 in 2050.
What is the median age in Jamaica?
The median age in Jamaica is 42.6 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Jamaica's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Jamaica, 14.2% of people are under 15 and 14.8% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Jamaica have?
Jamaica's pyramid is constrictive — narrower at the base than the middle, the signature of sustained low fertility and population ageing.

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