Vegetables Primary — Production in Jamaica
Jamaica: Vegetables Primary — Production was 280,915 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Vegetables Primary — Production in Jamaica, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for vegetables primary — production in Jamaica is 280,915 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 4.4% on the previous year and up 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, vegetables primary — production in Jamaica peaked at 320,680 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 24,710 t, in 1962.
That places Jamaica 147th out of 251 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Vegetables Primary — Production in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 27,415 t | — |
| 1962 | 24,710 t | -9.9% |
| 1963 | 30,179 t | +22.1% |
| 1964 | 33,698 t | +11.7% |
| 1965 | 39,203 t | +16.3% |
| 1966 | 43,721 t | +11.5% |
| 1967 | 42,586 t | -2.6% |
| 1968 | 38,143 t | -10.4% |
| 1969 | 33,795 t | -11.4% |
| 1970 | 46,617 t | +37.9% |
| 1971 | 65,428 t | +40.4% |
| 1972 | 64,649 t | -1.2% |
| 1973 | 61,117 t | -5.5% |
| 1974 | 66,385 t | +8.6% |
| 1975 | 69,323 t | +4.4% |
| 1976 | 84,348 t | +21.7% |
| 1977 | 83,511 t | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 96,784 t | +15.9% |
| 1979 | 105,300 t | +8.8% |
| 1980 | 110,414 t | +4.9% |
| 1981 | 119,873 t | +8.6% |
| 1982 | 104,005 t | -13.2% |
| 1983 | 122,623 t | +17.9% |
| 1984 | 149,044 t | +21.5% |
| 1985 | 131,369 t | -11.9% |
| 1986 | 121,784 t | -7.3% |
| 1987 | 124,227 t | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 96,748 t | -22.1% |
| 1989 | 113,138 t | +16.9% |
| 1990 | 120,762 t | +6.7% |
| 1991 | 112,883 t | -6.5% |
| 1992 | 142,506 t | +26.2% |
| 1993 | 168,696 t | +18.4% |
| 1994 | 202,546 t | +20.1% |
| 1995 | 213,120 t | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 220,410 t | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 167,807 t | -23.9% |
| 1998 | 175,606 t | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 193,825 t | +10.4% |
| 2000 | 173,705 t | -10.4% |
| 2001 | 190,650 t | +9.8% |
| 2002 | 160,272 t | -15.9% |
| 2003 | 196,911 t | +22.9% |
| 2004 | 163,832 t | -16.8% |
| 2005 | 172,692 t | +5.4% |
| 2006 | 194,769 t | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 177,964 t | -8.6% |
| 2008 | 172,601 t | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 201,874 t | +17.0% |
| 2010 | 193,353 t | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 255,738 t | +32.3% |
| 2012 | 256,903 t | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 269,116 t | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 237,559 t | -11.7% |
| 2015 | 230,651 t | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 275,840 t | +19.6% |
| 2017 | 253,891 t | -8.0% |
| 2018 | 277,836 t | +9.4% |
| 2019 | 272,317 t | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 268,066 t | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 293,883 t | +9.6% |
| 2022 | 320,680 t | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 293,716 t | -8.4% |
| 2024 | 280,915 t | -4.4% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 280,915 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 725,190 t, 39% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 280,915 t is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 164,572 t, 1.7× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 34,828 t | 24,710 t | 43,721 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 74,346 t | 46,617 t | 105,300 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 119,322 t | 96,748 t | 149,044 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 171,816 t | 112,883 t | 220,410 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 180,527 t | 160,272 t | 201,874 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 252,320 t | 193,353 t | 277,836 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 291,452 t | 268,066 t | 320,680 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More agriculture & rural data for Jamaica
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0663 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.147 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0874 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 699.7 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is vegetables primary — production in Jamaica?
- Vegetables primary — production in Jamaica was 280,915 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest vegetables primary — production recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 320,680 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest vegetables primary — production recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,710 t in 1962.
- How does Jamaica rank for vegetables primary — production?
- Jamaica ranks 147th out of 251 countries with data for 2024.
- Is vegetables primary — production rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Vegetables Primary — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.