Who moves to Jamaica
21.5K people have chosen Jamaica for relocation — #184 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Jamaica? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 64% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| United States | 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
North America is the leading region of origin at 36%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Jamaica.
Jamaica is a primary destination for emigrants from the Bahamas
Jamaica attracts 32% of all emigrants from the Bahamas, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
United States is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
United States accounts for 30% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 23%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 18126 |
| 1995 | 20208 |
| 2000 | 22292 |
| 2005 | 21721 |
| 2010 | 21153 |
| 2015 | 20697 |
| 2020 | 21113 |
| 2024 | 21451 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | United States | United Kingdom | Trinidad and Tobago | Cuba | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Jamaica as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Jamaica