Average hourly earnings of employees by sex and occupation (local) in Jamaica
Jamaica: Average hourly earnings of employees by sex and occupation (local) was 212.32 cur lcu in 2014. ▼ Falling
Average hourly earnings of employees by sex and occupation in Jamaica, 2001–2014
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in cur lcu.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average hourly earnings of employees by sex and occupation in Jamaica is 212.32 cur lcu, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and down 23.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average hourly earnings of employees by sex and occupation in Jamaica peaked at 280 cur lcu in 2001 and was at its lowest, 158.07 cur lcu, in 2009.
Jamaica ranks 24th of 70 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Average hourly earnings of employees by sex and occupation (local) in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | cur lcu | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 280 cur lcu | — |
| 2002 | 277 cur lcu | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 181.63 cur lcu | -34.4% |
| 2009 | 158.07 cur lcu | -13.0% |
| 2010 | 161.69 cur lcu | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 179.01 cur lcu | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 169.43 cur lcu | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 200.72 cur lcu | +18.5% |
| 2014 | 212.32 cur lcu | +5.8% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 212.32 cur lcu is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 91.42 cur lcu, 2.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 212.32 cur lcu is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 59.62 cur lcu, 3.6× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 224.18 cur lcu | 158.07 cur lcu | 280 cur lcu | 4 |
| 2010s | 184.63 cur lcu | 161.69 cur lcu | 212.32 cur lcu | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More development goals data for Jamaica
- Red List Index 0.5928 index (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 81.67 per 100,000 people (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 454.36 constant US$ (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 18 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 18 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 18 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 8 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 8 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 8 (2025)
- Infant deaths 535 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average hourly earnings of employees by sex and occupation in Jamaica?
- Average hourly earnings of employees by sex and occupation in Jamaica was 212.32 cur lcu in 2014, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest average hourly earnings of employees by sex and occupation recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 280 cur lcu in 2001.
- What is the lowest average hourly earnings of employees by sex and occupation recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 158.07 cur lcu in 2009.
- How does Jamaica rank for average hourly earnings of employees by sex and occupation?
- Jamaica ranks 24th out of 70 countries with data for 2014.
- Is average hourly earnings of employees by sex and occupation rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Average hourly earnings of employees by sex and occupation (local currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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