Jamaica
- Capital:
- Kingston
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Caribbean
- Largest Cities:
- Spanish Town, Portmore, Montego Bay
- Abbreviation:
- JAM
2,833,403
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
2,833,403
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Jamaica's population is projected to be 1,125,705 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,833,403 | -0.03% | 142 |
| 2025 | 2,837,077 | 0.04% | 141 |
| 2020 | 2,830,739 | 0.27% | 140 |
| 2019 | 2,823,271 | 0.11% | 140 |
| 2018 | 2,820,097 | 0.15% | 140 |
| 2017 | 2,815,764 | 0.21% | 141 |
| 2015 | 2,802,534 | 0.39% | 141 |
| 2010 | 2,748,568 | 0.45% | 140 |
| 2005 | 2,687,066 | 0.6% | 137 |
| 2000 | 2,607,826 | 0.85% | 137 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,833,403 | -0.03% | 142 |
| 2032 | 2,791,137 | -0.27% | 143 |
| 2037 | 2,726,899 | -0.46% | 143 |
| 2042 | 2,638,090 | -0.66% | 145 |
| 2047 | 2,528,019 | -0.85% | 146 |
| 2052 | 2,404,364 | -1% | 145 |
| 2057 | 2,266,950 | -1.17% | 145 |
| 2062 | 2,119,870 | -1.33% | 145 |
| 2067 | 1,966,150 | -1.49% | 148 |
| 2072 | 1,808,218 | -1.66% | 148 |
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177.6K
Spanish Town has a metropolitan area population of 177,582, comprising 6.27%% of Jamaica's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish Town | 177,582 | 6.27% |
| 2 | Portmore | 154,509 | 5.45% |
| 3 | Montego Bay | 121,023 | 4.27% |
| 4 | Kingston | 73,019 | 2.58% |
| 5 | Old Harbour | 38,623 | 1.36% |
| 6 | Old Harbour Bay | 24,591 | 0.87% |
| 7 | Linstead | 23,132 | 0.82% |
| 8 | Port Antonio | 22,832 | 0.81% |
| 9 | Savanna-la-Mar | 21,780 | 0.77% |
| 10 | Santa Cruz | 19,827 | 0.7% |
As of 2026, Jamaica has a total population of 2,833,403, ranking as the 142nd most populous nation in the world.
Jamaica has a net population change of approximately -12 people per day, driven by 86 births, 66 deaths, and net emigration of 32 people.
Jamaica represents 0.04% of the total global population and 0.46% of North America's population.
Jamaica has a population density of 261.6 people per km² (approximately 677.6 per mi²), making it the 58th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 34.23% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Jamaica is Black (92.1%) , followed by Mixed (6.1%) .
As of 2026, Protestant is the largest religion in Jamaica, comprising 64.8% of the population.