Cocoa bean production by region in Jamaica

Jamaica: Cocoa bean production by region was 201 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
201 tonnes
Change on year
up 32.8%
World rank
50th
of 62 countries
All-time high
3,186 tonnes
in 1987
All-time low
151.4 tonnes
in 2023
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Cocoa bean production by region in Jamaica, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Jamaica recorded 201 tonnes for cocoa bean production by region in 2024.

The figure is up 32.8% on the previous year and down 82.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cocoa bean production by region in Jamaica peaked at 3,186 tonnes in 1987 and was at its lowest, 151.4 tonnes, in 2023.

Jamaica ranks 50th of 62 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2,308 tonnes 1,642 tonnes 2,870 tonnes 9
1970s 1,826 tonnes 1,366 tonnes 2,378 tonnes 10
1980s 2,193 tonnes 1,386 tonnes 3,186 tonnes 10
1990s 1,975 tonnes 1,036 tonnes 2,576 tonnes 10
2000s 1,069 tonnes 550 tonnes 1,915 tonnes 10
2010s 764 tonnes 235 tonnes 1,393 tonnes 10
2020s 203.98 tonnes 151.4 tonnes 263.5 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Jamaica

  1. 47 Belize 225 tonnes compare
  2. 48 Fiji 215.9 tonnes compare
  3. 49 Grenada 203 tonnes compare
  4. 51 East Timor 177.11 tonnes compare
  5. 52 Central African Republic 135.72 tonnes compare
  6. 53 Thailand 122.6 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 62 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cocoa bean production by region in Jamaica?
Cocoa bean production by region in Jamaica was 201 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest cocoa bean production by region recorded in Jamaica?
The highest recorded value was 3,186 tonnes in 1987.
What is the lowest cocoa bean production by region recorded in Jamaica?
The lowest recorded value was 151.4 tonnes in 2023.
How does Jamaica rank for cocoa bean production by region?
Jamaica ranks 50th out of 62 countries with data for 2024.
Is cocoa bean production by region rising or falling in Jamaica?
Over the last ten years it is down 82.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jamaica data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cocoa bean production by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Cocoa bean production by region
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
62 places, 3,720 data points, 1961–2024
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Global production of cocoa beans, measured in tonnes of production per year.