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Jamaica’s Population Stalls at 2.76M | Jamaica News
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- Jul 12, 2026
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Summary
Jamaica’s population barely ticked up to 2.76 million in 2025—just 600 more than the year before, signaling a near-zero growth rate. Driven by low birth and death rates, coupled with 7,000 people leaving annually, the island is aging fast, shrinking households, and facing a demographic crunch. The Planning Institute of Jamaica is now racing to adapt—with social safety nets, awareness campaigns, education, and migration strategies—to ensure the shrinking working-age population can still power economic growth. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/47371b1dc4d70fea