Economic Statistics
U.S. Personal Income rose by $116.5 billion in January
February 28, 2020 In January, personal income rose by $116.5 billion (0.6%) in the U.S, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Disposable personal income (DPI) climbed $30.6 billion (0.2%) and personal
Gas Price Movement- February 27, 2020
February 27, 2020 Brent Oil Brent oil prices decreased by 14.15% or US$8.39, as prices fell this week relative to the prior week. Oil traded on February 27, 2020 at a price of US$50.92 per
PIOJ Press Briefing-: October- December 2019
February 25, 2020 The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) held their Media Briefing today, discussing the review of the economic performance of Jamaica for the October to December 2019 period. Dr. Wayne Henry, Director General
Jamaica’s Imports Rose 3.9% While Exports Fell 15.6%
February 24, 2020 During the period January to November 2019 the Jamaica’s imports amounted US$5,905.5 million increasing by 3.9% relative to US$5,682.4 million for the corresponding period in 2018 based on data released by the
Gas Price Movement-February 20, 2020
February 20, 2020 Brent Oil Brent oil prices increased by 5.27% or US$2.97, as prices rose this week relative to the prior week. Oil traded on February 20, 2020 at a price of US$59.31 per
Net International Reserves
Unemployment Rate
Monthly Inflation Rate
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Central Government Operations
| J$ Millions | Provisional –Apr-Dec 2019 | Budget – Apr-Dec 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue & Grants | 519,008.10 | 516,842.80 |
| Fiscal Balance (Surplus +/ Deficit -) | 12,267.00 | 4,880.80 |
| Primary Balance (Surplus +/ Deficit -) | 117,918.60 | 112,654.40 |