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Jamaica
Reggae Roots, Island Pulse
Overview
The Caribbean island that gave the world reggae, Bob Marley, and Blue Mountain coffee, lively, culturally influential, and far bigger than its size suggests.
Geographic Context
Region
Americas
Subregion
Caribbean
Land Area
10,991 km²
Capital
Kingston
Languages
English, Jamaican Patois
Currencies
Jamaican dollar ($)
At a Glance
67
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
44
Freedom
93
Security
63
Life Expectancy
70.1 yrs
Median Age
31.7 yrs
Urbanization
58%
Cost Index
60
Housing Index
35
Healthcare Access
52/100
Climate
Average Temperature
27.1°C
Average AQI
27
Most Temperate Cities
1 Barneyside 27.7°C
2 Amity Hall 27.2°C
3 Arcadia 27.2°C
4 Font Hill 27.2°C
5 Hampton Court 27.2°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Barneyside 27 AQI
2 Robins Bay 27 AQI
3 Sandside 27 AQI
4 Scotts Hall 27 AQI
5 Woodpark 27 AQI
Cities
Bombay Cole Gate River Head Barneyside Robins Bay Sandside Scotts Hall Woodpark Woodside Albion Amity Hall Arcadia
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Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 60
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 35
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 25.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 23/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 8/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 85 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 12
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.22% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 83 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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