Stock Trading Activity Statistics in Jamaica (2026)
Jamaica recorded the total value of stocks traded of 2.2% of GDP of GDP in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 1.3% of GDP in 2023 to 2.2% of GDP in 2024 (+0.9 percentage points). Jamaica ranks #4 of 11 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #41 of 78 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 2.2% of GDP (2024)
- Stock Trading Activity in Jamaica as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +0.9 pp (2024)
- Up from 1.3% of GDP in 2023 to 2.2% of GDP in 2024 (+0.9 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1993)
- 5.4% of GDP (1993)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 5.4% of GDP in 1993 to 2.2% of GDP in 2024.
- Peak value (1993)
- 5.4% of GDP (1993)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 2.2% of GDP.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #4 of 11 (2024)
- Jamaica ranks 4 of 11 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #41 of 78 (2024)
- Jamaica ranks 41 of 78 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 5.7% of GDP (2024)
- Jamaica (2.2% of GDP) is below the average of 5.7% of GDP across the 11 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Stocks traded, turnover ratio of domestic shares (%) (2024)
- 3.9% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Jamaica (2024)
- 90.1% (2024)
- 90.1% of the population in Jamaica used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 2.8 million (2024)
- Jamaica had a population of 2.8 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1993–2024
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.2% | +0.9 pp |
| 2023 | 1.3% | +0.3 pp |
| 2022 | 1% | −1.9 pp |
| 2021 | 2.9% | +2.6 pp |
| 2020 | 0.3% | −4.3 pp |
| 2019 | 4.6% | +1.3 pp |
| 2018 | 3.3% | +1.2 pp |
| 2017 | 2.2% | −0.6 pp |
| 2016 | 2.7% | −1.4 pp |
| 2015 | 4.1% | +3.2 pp |
| 2014 | 0.9% | +0.4 pp |
| 2013 | 0.5% | −4.3 pp |
| 2012 | 4.8% | +3.1 pp |
| 2011 | 1.8% | +0.2 pp |
| 2002 | 1.6% | +0.2 pp |
| 2001 | 1.3% | +0.5 pp |
| 2000 | 0.8% | +0.2 pp |
| 1999 | 0.6% | −0.0 pp |
| 1998 | 0.6% | −0.9 pp |
| 1997 | 1.6% | −0.3 pp |
| 1996 | 1.8% | +0.4 pp |
| 1995 | 1.5% | −1.5 pp |
| 1994 | 3% | −2.4 pp |
| 1993 | 5.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for total value of stocks traded in Jamaica?
The total value of stocks traded in Jamaica stood at 2.2% of GDP of GDP in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the stock trading activity data for Jamaica?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Jamaica.
Where does the stock trading activity data for Jamaica come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator CM.MKT.TRAD.GD.ZS). The latest observation for Jamaica is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has stock trading activity in Jamaica changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 5.4% of GDP in 1993 to 2.2% of GDP in 2024.
How does Jamaica compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Jamaica ranks 4 of 11 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 2.2% of GDP versus a regional average of 5.7% of GDP (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
CM.MKT.TRAD.GD.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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