Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in Jamaica
Jamaica: Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile was 166.37 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2021. ▲ Rising
Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in Jamaica, 1988–2021
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 166.37 international-$ in 2021 prices for threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in 2021.
The figure is down 15.5% on the previous year and down 15.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in Jamaica peaked at 196.87 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2018 and was at its lowest, 65.08 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1993.
That places Jamaica 66th out of 120 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 78.03 international-$ in 2021 prices | 78.03 international-$ in 2021 prices | 78.03 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
| 1990s | 89.42 international-$ in 2021 prices | 65.08 international-$ in 2021 prices | 111.97 international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
| 2000s | 111.79 international-$ in 2021 prices | 107.32 international-$ in 2021 prices | 116.26 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2 |
| 2010s | 196.87 international-$ in 2021 prices | 196.87 international-$ in 2021 prices | 196.87 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
| 2020s | 166.37 international-$ in 2021 prices | 166.37 international-$ in 2021 prices | 166.37 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 63 Mexico 178.47 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 64 Vietnam 177.04 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 65 Paraguay 176.09 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 67 Brazil 161.38 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 68 Panama 159.8 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 69 North Macedonia 158.81 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
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- Temperature anomalies by month 0.9087 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.32 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.994 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in Jamaica?
- Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in Jamaica was 166.37 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2021, according to World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 196.87 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2018.
- What is the lowest threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.08 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1993.
- How does Jamaica rank for threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile?
- Jamaica ranks 66th out of 120 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The level of income or consumption per month below which 10% of the population falls.