Jamaica: Growth of exports

The latest value from 2019 is 3.63 percent, a decline from 8.23 percent in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 4.01 percent, based on data from 158 countries. Historically, the average for Jamaica from 2008 to 2019 is 0.27 percent. The minimum value, -17.76 percent, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 8.23 percent was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Annual growth rate of exports of goods and services based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2015 prices, expressed in U.S. dollars. Exports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services provided to the rest of the world. They include the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services, such as communication, construction, financial, information, business, personal, and government services. They exclude compensation of employees and investment income (formerly called factor services) and transfer payments.