Wage Payments into Accounts Statistics in Jamaica (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 17.3% of adults in Jamaica received wage payments into an account in 2021. Up from 12.6% in 2014 to 17.3% in 2021 (+4.7 percentage points). Jamaica ranks #13 of 20 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #85 of 140 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 17.3% (2021)
- Wage Payments into Accounts in Jamaica as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2014
- +4.7 pp (2021)
- Up from 12.6% in 2014 to 17.3% in 2021 (+4.7 percentage points).
- Record high (2021)
- 17.3% (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Jamaica.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #13 of 20 (2021)
- Jamaica ranks 13 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #85 of 140 (2021)
- Jamaica ranks 85 of 140 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 20.1% (2021)
- Jamaica (17.3%) is below the average of 20.1% across the 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2021)
- 14.9% (2021)
- Value for women in Jamaica, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2021)
- 19.7% (2021)
- Value for men in Jamaica, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −4.8 pp (2021)
- In 2021, the figure was 14.9% for women and 19.7% for men — 4.8 percentage points lower among women.
- 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, 2014–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17.3% | +4.7 pp |
| 2014 | 12.6% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Jamaica received wage payments into an account?
17.3% of adults in Jamaica received wage payments into an account in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Jamaica compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Jamaica ranks 13 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 17.3% versus a regional average of 20.1% (latest values per country).
Where does Jamaica rank globally on wage payments into accounts?
Jamaica ranks 85 of 140 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in wage payments into accounts in Jamaica?
Yes — in 2021 the figure was 14.9% for women and 19.7% for men, a gap of 4.8 percentage points in favor of men.
How recent is the wage payments into accounts data for Jamaica?
The most recent observation is from 2021. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2021 is the latest available year for Jamaica.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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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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