Jamaica Inflation Data: Rate, CPI, Food, Harmonised
Jamaica Inflation Indicators
| Indicator | Data | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 132 index points | Aug/23 |
| Food Inflation | 10.85 % | Aug/23 |
| Inflation Rate YoY | 6.8 % | Aug/23 |
| Inflation Rate Mom | 1 % | Aug/23 |
| CPI Housing Utilities | 119 Index Points | Aug/23 |
| CPI Transportation | 119 Index Points | Aug/23 |
Latest data on Consumer Price Index (CPI) (index points)
What is CPI Index in Jamaica?
- Consumer Price Index in Jamaica increased to 132 index points in August 2023. The maximum level was 109 index points and minimum was 20.13 index points.
- Data published Monthly by Statistical Institute.
Historical Data (index points) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 132 | Aug/23 | 18.09.2023 |
| 131 | Jul/23 | 18.08.2023 |
| 129 | Jun/23 | 20.07.2023 |
| 128 | May/23 | 16.06.2023 |
| 127 | Apr/23 | 16.05.2023 |
| 128 | Mar/23 | 19.04.2023 |
| 128 | Feb/23 | 16.03.2023 |
| 127 | Jan/23 | 16.02.2023 |
Historical Chart by governors (index points)
Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Jamaica by governors
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Allen | 26.02.2009 - | 137.1000 | 247.0000 | 248.7000 | 137.1000 | 80.16% |
| Kenneth O. Hall | 15.02.2006 - 26.02.2009 | 94.8000 | 136.0000 | 136.9000 | 94.8000 | 43.46% |
| Howard Cooke | 01.08.1991 - 15.02.2006 | 60.9000 | 94.7000 | 94.7000 | 60.9000 | 55.50% |
Latest data on Food Inflation (%)
What is Food Inflation in Jamaica?
- Food Inflation in Jamaica increased by 10.85 % in August 2023 over the same month in the previous year. The maximum level was 35 % and minimum was 0.1 %.
- Data published Monthly by Statistical Institute.
Historical Data (%) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 10.85 | Aug/23 | 18.09.2023 |
| 11.26 | Jul/23 | 18.08.2023 |
| 10.26 | Jun/23 | 20.07.2023 |
| 10.66 | May/23 | 16.06.2023 |
| 10.31 | Apr/23 | 16.05.2023 |
| 10.1 | Mar/23 | 19.04.2023 |
| 11.3 | Feb/23 | 16.03.2023 |
| 12.34 | Jan/23 | 16.02.2023 |
Historical Chart by YoY governors (%)
Food Inflation in Jamaica by governors
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Latest data on Inflation Rate YoY (%)
What is Inflation Rate in Jamaica?
- Inflation Rate in Jamaica increased by 6.8 % in August 2023 over the same month in the previous year. The maximum level was 26.49 % and minimum was 1.6 %.
- Data published Monthly by Statistical Institute.
Historical Data (%) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 6.8 | Aug/23 | 18.09.2023 |
| 6.6 | Jul/23 | 18.08.2023 |
| 6.2 | Jun/23 | 20.07.2023 |
| 6 | May/23 | 16.06.2023 |
| 5.8 | Apr/23 | 16.05.2023 |
| 6.2 | Mar/23 | 19.04.2023 |
| 7.8 | Feb/23 | 16.03.2023 |
| 8.1 | Jan/23 | 16.02.2023 |
Historical Chart by YoY governors (%)
Inflation Rate YoY in Jamaica by governors
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Allen | 26.02.2009 - | 12.8400 | 3.1000 | 14.3400 | 1.6000 | -75.86% |
| Kenneth O. Hall | 15.02.2006 - 26.02.2009 | 12.1900 | 13.9000 | 26.4900 | 5.2900 | 14.03% |
| Howard Cooke | 01.08.1991 - 15.02.2006 | 9.1400 | 12.6000 | 18.7300 | 5.7500 | 37.86% |
Latest data on Inflation Rate Mom (%)
What is inflation rate in Jamaica 2024?
- Inflation Rate in Jamaica increased by 1 % in August 2023 over the previous month. The maximum level was 3.3 % and minimum was -1.6 %.
- Data published Monthly by Statistical Institute.
Historical Data (%) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 1 | Aug/23 | 18.09.2023 |
| 1.1 | Jul/23 | 18.08.2023 |
| 1 | Jun/23 | 20.07.2023 |
| 0.6 | May/23 | 16.06.2023 |
| -0.4 | Apr/23 | 16.05.2023 |
| 0.1 | Mar/23 | 19.04.2023 |
| 0.5 | Feb/23 | 16.03.2023 |
| -0.6 | Jan/23 | 16.02.2023 |
Historical Chart by MoM governors (%)
Inflation Rate Mom in Jamaica by governors
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Latest data on CPI Housing Utilities (Index Points)
What is Jamaica CPI Index for Housing Utilities?
- CPI Housing Utilities in Jamaica increased to 119 Index Points in August 2023. The maximum level was 259 Index Points and minimum was 96.3 Index Points.
- Data published Monthly by Statistical Institute.
Historical Data (Index Points) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 119 | Aug/23 | 18.09.2023 |
| 118 | Jul/23 | 18.08.2023 |
| 117 | Jun/23 | 20.07.2023 |
| 118 | May/23 | 16.06.2023 |
| 116 | Apr/23 | 16.05.2023 |
| 121 | Mar/23 | 19.04.2023 |
| 123 | Feb/23 | 16.03.2023 |
| 120 | Jan/23 | 16.02.2023 |
Historical Chart by governors (Index Points)
CPI Housing Utilities in Jamaica by governors
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Latest data on CPI Transportation (Index Points)
What is Jamaica CPI Index for Transportation?
- CPI Transportation in Jamaica increased to 119 Index Points in August 2023. The maximum level was 217 Index Points and minimum was 99.6 Index Points.
- Data published Monthly by Statistical Institute.
Historical Data (Index Points) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 119 | Aug/23 | 18.09.2023 |
| 118 | Jul/23 | 18.08.2023 |
| 118 | Jun/23 | 20.07.2023 |
| 118 | May/23 | 16.06.2023 |
| 118 | Apr/23 | 16.05.2023 |
| 118 | Mar/23 | 19.04.2023 |
| 118 | Feb/23 | 16.03.2023 |
| 118 | Jan/23 | 16.02.2023 |
Historical Chart by governors (Index Points)
CPI Transportation in Jamaica by governors
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Other inflation indicators in Jamaica
| Index | Updated | Actual | Previous |
| Gasoline Prices | Sep/23 | 1.26 USD/Liter | 1.23 |
Inflation Rate YoY in other countries
| Country | Updated | Actual | Previous |
| Colombia | Sep/23 | 10.99 % | 11.43 |
| Panama | Aug/23 | 2.2 % | 0.58 |
| Puerto Rico | Aug/23 | 3 % | 2.3 |
| Honduras | Sep/23 | 6.13 % | 5.71 |
| Brazil | Sep/23 | 5.19 % | 4.61 |
| Chile | Sep/23 | 5.1 % | 5.3 |
| Paraguay | Sep/23 | 3.5 % | 2.9 |
| Argentina | Aug/23 | 124 % | 113 |
| Canada | Aug/23 | 4 % | 3.3 |
| Ecuador | Sep/23 | 2.23 % | 2.56 |
| Mexico | Sep/23 | 4.45 % | 4.64 |
| Peru | Sep/23 | 5.04 % | 5.57 |
| United States | Aug/23 | 3.7 % | 3.2 |
| Uruguay | Sep/23 | 3.87 % | 4.11 |
| Jamaica | Aug/23 | 6.8 % | 6.6 |
| Suriname | Aug/23 | 53.8 % | 56.6 |
| Venezuela | Sep/23 | 318 % | 395 |
| Belize | Aug/23 | 3.4 % | 2.8 |
| Cameroon | Jun/23 | 8 % | 7.8 |
| Cape Verde | Aug/23 | 2.9 % | 2.6 |
| Cuba | 2023 | 41.77 % | 44.98 |
| Dominican Republic | Aug/23 | 4.27 % | 3.95 |
| El Salvador | Sep/23 | 3.02 % | 3.09 |
| Guyana | Aug/23 | 0.33 % | 1.17 |
| Haiti | Jul/23 | 39.8 % | 43.9 |
| Nicaragua | Aug/23 | 7.46 % | 8.17 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Aug/23 | 4 % | 4.7 |
