Country Statistics

The variety of data shows how dynamic each territory within the region can be, making the Caribbean a complex environment.

2,680,920

2019 Number of Annual Tourists1

JMD

Currency2

English

Official Language3

$9,762

GDP Per Capita4

271

People per Sq. Km5

$153.97

USD Exchange Rate6

Kingston

Capital7

10,991

Size in Sq. Km8

2,816,602

Population9

Land of Wood and Water

There is more to Jamaica than reggae, Rastafarians and honeymooners. Fringed with white-sand beaches, the island has year-round sunshine, misty mountains, a lush rainforest, and superb coffee. In the west, lazy Negril showcases its long beach, coconut groves, and clear waters. Partygoers gravitate to Montego Bay with its colonial architecture, bars and nightclubs. Cruise ships dock at Ocho Rios for its golf courses and water park, while Port Antonio’s proximity to the lush Blue Mountains appeals to eco-lovers. The capital, Kingston, is an edgy contrast.11

1 Caribbean Tourism Organization

2 CIA World Factbook

3 CIA World Factbook

4 CIA World Factbook

5 data.worldbank.org

6 xe.com

7 CIA World Factbook

8 CIA World Factbooke

9 CIA World Factbook

10 britannica.com

11 Frommer’s