Resources statistical capacity in Jamaica
Jamaica: Resources statistical capacity was 5.54 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Resources statistical capacity in Jamaica, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for resources statistical capacity in Jamaica is 5.54 million, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 28.3% on the previous year and up 338.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Jamaica peaked at 10.88 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 112,275, in 2016.
Jamaica ranks 46th of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Resources statistical capacity in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 490,969 | — |
| 2011 | 817,431 | +66.5% |
| 2012 | 1.94 million | +137.2% |
| 2013 | 1.26 million | -34.8% |
| 2014 | 305,816 | -75.8% |
| 2015 | 347,888 | +13.8% |
| 2016 | 112,275 | -67.7% |
| 2017 | 336,060 | +199.3% |
| 2018 | 2.19 million | +551.5% |
| 2019 | 6.27 million | +186.4% |
| 2020 | 7.14 million | +13.9% |
| 2021 | 10.88 million | +52.4% |
| 2022 | 7.74 million | -28.9% |
| 2023 | 5.54 million | -28.3% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 5.54 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.59 million, 3.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 5.54 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 449,055, 12.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Resources statistical capacity in Jamaica changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +551.5% | 336,060 | 2.19 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.41 million | 112,275 | 6.27 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.83 million | 5.54 million | 10.88 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 43 Uganda 6.07 million compare
- 44 Pakistan 5.96 million compare
- 45 South Africa 5.76 million compare
- 47 Cape Verde 5.04 million compare
- 48 Jordan 4.69 million compare
- 49 Sierra Leone 4.25 million compare
More reference data data for Jamaica
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.045 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0003 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1508 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0583 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.8486 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is resources statistical capacity in Jamaica?
- Resources statistical capacity in Jamaica was 5.54 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 10.88 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 112,275 in 2016.
- How does Jamaica rank for resources statistical capacity?
- Jamaica ranks 46th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 338.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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