Wealth per capita by asset group in Jamaica
Jamaica: Wealth per capita by asset group was 4,304 $ in 2014. ▼ Falling
Wealth per capita by asset group in Jamaica, 1995–2014
Source: World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wealth per capita by asset group in Jamaica is 4,304 $, measured in 2014.
The figure is up 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wealth per capita by asset group in Jamaica peaked at 8,402 $ in 1995 and was at its lowest, 3,837 $, in 2005.
That places Jamaica 92nd out of 141 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8,402 $ | 8,402 $ | 8,402 $ | 1 |
| 2000s | 4,250 $ | 3,837 $ | 4,664 $ | 2 |
| 2010s | 4,186 $ | 4,068 $ | 4,304 $ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.32 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.994 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wealth per capita by asset group in Jamaica?
- Wealth per capita by asset group in Jamaica was 4,304 $ in 2014, according to World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wealth per capita by asset group recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 8,402 $ in 1995.
- What is the lowest wealth per capita by asset group recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,837 $ in 2005.
- How does Jamaica rank for wealth per capita by asset group?
- Jamaica ranks 92nd out of 141 countries with data for 2014.
- Is wealth per capita by asset group rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Wealth per capita by asset group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Natural capital is disaggregated here into its constituent parts: timber, non-timber, protected areas, land, and sub-soil assets (i.e., fossil fuels, metals and minerals).