AMERICAS

JM flag Jamaica

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
Population 2.8 million
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 159.00 JMD
Advisory Level 2
GDP/Capita $7,754
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 24, 2026
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About JamaicaOverview, geography, and key facts
Flag of Jamaica

Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean, covering 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi). It is a popular tourism and resort destination. It is the third-largest island in the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean, after Cuba and the island of Hispaniola. Jamaica lies about 145 km (78 nmi) south of Cuba, 191 km (103 nmi) west of Hispaniola, and 215 km (116 nmi) southeast of the Cayman Islands. With 2.8 million people, Jamaica is the third most populous Anglophone country in the Americas and the fourth most populous country in the Caribbean. Kingston is the country's capital and largest city.

Capital Kingston
Population 2.8 million
Area 10,991 km²
Languages English, Jamaican Patois
Currency Jamaican dollar (JMD)
GDP/Capita $7,754
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Jamaican dollar (JMD)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 159.00 JMD
GDP
$22.0B
GDP per Capita
$7,754

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 29,415 JMD
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
71.5 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Americas
Capital
Kingston
Area
10,991 km²
Population
2,825,544
Timezone
UTC-05:00
Languages
English, Jamaican Patois
Calling Code
+1876
Drives On
Left
ISO Code
JM