Economic Statistics
Q3 Household real income per capita rose in both euro area and EU28
January 28, 2020 In the third quarter of 2019, the euro area’s real household income per capita rose by 0.4%, following an increase of 0.3% in the prior quarter. Whereas, household real consumption per capita
Jamaica’s Imports Rose 4.7% While Exports Fell 12%
January 27, 2020 During the period January to October 2019 the Jamaica’s imports amounted US$5,351.5 million increasing by 4.7% relative to US$5,111.50 million for the corresponding period in 2018 based on data released by the
U.S. Unemployment Rates Lower in December in 11 states
January 24, 2020 Eleven states posted lower unemployment rates in December, while four states recorded higher rates for the same month. Unemployment rates remained stable in thirty-five states and the District of Columbia based on
Gas Price Movement-January 23, 2020
January 23, 2020 Brent Oil Brent oil prices decreased by 4.12% or US$2.66, as prices fell this week relative to the prior week. Oil traded on January 23, 2020 at a price of US$61.95 per
Jamaica’s Unemployment Rate for October 2019 fell to 7.2%
January 22, 2020 Total employed labour force increased by 29,200, in October 2019 compared to October 2018, with the unemployment rate amounting to 7.2% as stated by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). Of the
Net International Reserves
Unemployment Rate
Monthly Inflation Rate
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Central Government Operations
| J$ 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 |