People affected by disaster, Number in Jamaica

Jamaica: People affected by disaster, Number was 160,060 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
160,060
World rank
48th
of 183 countries
All-time high
810,000
in 1988
All-time low
0
in 1981
Years of data
24
1980–2024

People affected by disaster, Number in Jamaica, 1980–2024

0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k1980200220241980: 30.0k1981: 01985: 3001986: 40.0k1987: 26.0k1988: 810.0k1991: 551.3k1993: 4.4k1994: 01996: 8002000: 02001: 2002002: 26.5k2004: 350.1k2005: 10.4k2006: 5.0k2007: 33.2k2008: 4.0k2010: 2.5k2012: 215.8k2014: 91.5k2016: 125.0k2017: 5.0k2024: 160.1k

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, people affected by disaster, number in Jamaica stood at 160,060.

That represents a change of up 74.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, people affected by disaster, number in Jamaica peaked at 810,000 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1981.

That places Jamaica 48th out of 183 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 151,052 0 810,000 6
1990s 139,128 0 551,340 4
2000s 53,676 0 350,126 8
2010s 87,980 2,506 215,850 5
2020s 160,060 160,060 160,060 1

Countries ranked near Jamaica

  1. 45 Djibouti 192,168 compare
  2. 46 Haiti 185,030 compare
  3. 47 Guinea 176,000 compare
  4. 49 Timor-Leste 143,670 compare
  5. 50 Ethiopia 140,527 compare
  6. 51 China (People’s Republic of) 135,620 compare

See the full ranking of 185 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is people affected by disaster, number in Jamaica?
People affected by disaster, number in Jamaica was 160,060 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest people affected by disaster, number recorded in Jamaica?
The highest recorded value was 810,000 in 1988.
What is the lowest people affected by disaster, number recorded in Jamaica?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1981.
How does Jamaica rank for people affected by disaster, number?
Jamaica ranks 48th out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
Is people affected by disaster, number rising or falling in Jamaica?
Over the last ten years it is up 74.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jamaica data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
People affected by disaster, Number (Not Applicable)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
185 places, 4,260 data points, 1980–2025
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