MigrantoImmigrants in Jamaica
21.5K foreigners live in Jamaica — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in Jamaica by country
The 3 largest groups make up 64% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| USA | 6452 |
| United Kingdom | 4909 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 2380 |
| Cuba | 1854 |
| Canada | 1359 |
| India | 1166 |
| Bahamas | 685 |
| Barbados | 550 |
| Saint Lucia | 339 |
| Guatemala | 312 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 230 |
| Grenada | 210 |
| Honduras | 165 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 156 |
| Dominica | 140 |
| El Salvador | 135 |
| Nicaragua | 126 |
| Costa Rica | 102 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 99 |
| Panama | 75 |
| Belize | 7 |
By region of origin
36% of immigrants come from North America
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Key facts
Immigrants in Jamaica in numbers
32% of all emigrants from the Bahamas live in Jamaica
No other country has more people born in the Bahamas.
Americans are the largest group by a wide margin
30% of all immigrants were born in the USA, while the next group accounts for just 23%.
Immigrant population in Jamaica over time
Foreigners living in Jamaica, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 18126 |
| 1995 | 20208 |
| 2000 | 22292 |
| 2005 | 21721 |
| 2010 | 21153 |
| 2015 | 20697 |
| 2020 | 21113 |
| 2024 | 21451 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Jamaica, by year
| Year | Americans | British | Trinidadians | Cubans | Canadians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4575 | 5469 | 1775 | 1746 | 1140 |
| 1995 | 5615 | 5286 | 2126 | 1837 | 1277 |
| 2000 | 6668 | 5103 | 2476 | 1928 | 1414 |
| 2005 | 6493 | 4973 | 2413 | 1879 | 1378 |
| 2010 | 6329 | 4843 | 2349 | 1830 | 1342 |
| 2015 | 6193 | 4739 | 2299 | 1791 | 1313 |
| 2020 | 6349 | 4832 | 2343 | 1825 | 1338 |
| 2024 | 6452 | 4909 | 2380 | 1854 | 1359 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Jamaica
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Jamaica
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Jamaica?
Around 21.5K immigrants live in Jamaica — the world's #184 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Jamaica are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Jamaica — that's 21.5K out of a total population of 2.8M.
Where do most immigrants in Jamaica come from?
Most immigrants in Jamaica come from USA, United Kingdom and Trinidad and Tobago — these three countries account for about 64% of all immigrants.
How many Americans live in Jamaica?
Around 6.5K Americans live in Jamaica — about 30% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Jamaica growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Jamaica has changed from 20.7K to 21.5K, about 4%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Jamaica come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Jamaica. Their children born in Jamaica are not included.
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