Jamaica: Inflation, annual
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The most recent value is 6.43 percent as of August 2024, an increase compared to the previous value of 5.12 percent. Historically, the average for Jamaica from January 2003 to August 2024 is 8.29 percent. The minimum of 1.16 percent was recorded in February 2021, while the maximum of 26.49 percent was reached in August 2008.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Domestic monetary authority
| Recent values | Jamaica: Inflation, annual percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2024 Aug | 6.43 |
| 2024 Jul | 5.12 |
| 2024 Jun | 5.33 |
| 2024 May | 5.23 |
| 2024 Apr | 5.34 |
| 2024 Mar | 5.55 |
| 2024 Feb | 6.26 |
| 2024 Jan | 7.39 |
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Definition: Percent change in the CPI from the same month last year.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 6.5 | 2023 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2021 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 157.0045 | 9/2024 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 1,830.50 | 6/2023 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 140.7000 | 8/2024 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 2.33 | 8/2024 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 6.43 | 8/2024 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 1,323.60 | 7/2024 | billion |
| Business credit | 647.12 | 7/2024 | billion |
| Household credit | 676.47 | 7/2024 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 7.55 | 7/2024 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 10.24 | 7/2024 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 7.45 | 7/2024 | percent |