Remittances to Jamaica
Caribbean
In 2024, Jamaica received $3.6 billion in remittances, equal to 16.2% of its GDP (2024). That makes it the 8th largest recipient among the 69 African and Caribbean countries tracked here, and 3rd in Caribbean.
Common questions
How much money does the diaspora send to Jamaica?
In 2024, Jamaica received $3.6 billion in personal remittances, according to the World Bank. That is the 8th highest of the 69 African and Caribbean countries tracked here.
What share of Jamaica's GDP comes from remittances?
Remittances were equal to 16.2% of Jamaica's GDP in 2024, based on World Bank figures.
Source: World Bank: Personal remittances, received. US dollar figure is for 2024; GDP share is for 2024.