Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar, annual growth rate in Jamaica
Jamaica: Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar, annual growth rate was -13.39 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar, annual growth rate in Jamaica, 1974–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate in Jamaica stood at -13.39 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 166.3% on the previous year and down 1,859.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate in Jamaica peaked at 416.38 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2005.
Jamaica ranks 66th of 156 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar, annual growth rate in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1.49 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | -4.39 % change on previous year | -393.9% |
| 1976 | 416.38 % change on previous year | -9595.0% |
| 1977 | 33.67 % change on previous year | -91.9% |
| 1978 | 68.63 % change on previous year | +103.8% |
| 1979 | 94.64 % change on previous year | +37.9% |
| 1980 | -11.99 % change on previous year | -112.7% |
| 1981 | 51.86 % change on previous year | -532.5% |
| 1982 | 24.11 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
| 1983 | 7.6 % change on previous year | -68.5% |
| 1984 | 0.2401 % change on previous year | -96.8% |
| 1985 | 10.26 % change on previous year | +4172.4% |
| 1986 | -2.17 % change on previous year | -121.2% |
| 1987 | 0.0414 % change on previous year | -101.9% |
| 1988 | -28.84 % change on previous year | -69697.9% |
| 1989 | -20.59 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 1990 | -6.96 % change on previous year | -66.2% |
| 1991 | 9.73 % change on previous year | -239.8% |
| 1992 | -8.78 % change on previous year | -190.2% |
| 1993 | -6.07 % change on previous year | -30.9% |
| 1994 | -5.27 % change on previous year | -13.1% |
| 1995 | -24.34 % change on previous year | +361.7% |
| 1996 | -32.86 % change on previous year | +35.0% |
| 1997 | -27.16 % change on previous year | -17.3% |
| 1998 | -10.58 % change on previous year | -61.0% |
| 1999 | -20.64 % change on previous year | +95.1% |
| 2000 | -27.65 % change on previous year | +34.0% |
| 2001 | -33.65 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 2002 | -40.91 % change on previous year | +21.6% |
| 2003 | -62.45 % change on previous year | +52.7% |
| 2004 | -89.8 % change on previous year | +43.8% |
| 2005 | -100 % change on previous year | +11.4% |
| 2011 | 5.93 % change on previous year | -105.9% |
| 2012 | 0.1077 % change on previous year | -98.2% |
| 2013 | 0.4621 % change on previous year | +329.0% |
| 2014 | -20.32 % change on previous year | -4496.3% |
| 2015 | -0.6835 % change on previous year | -96.6% |
| 2016 | 13.45 % change on previous year | -2068.6% |
| 2017 | 3.78 % change on previous year | -71.9% |
| 2018 | -8.96 % change on previous year | -337.4% |
| 2019 | -13.2 % change on previous year | +47.3% |
| 2020 | 74.12 % change on previous year | -661.5% |
| 2021 | -14.98 % change on previous year | -120.2% |
| 2022 | -18.5 % change on previous year | +23.5% |
| 2023 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -118.1% |
| 2024 | 20.2 % change on previous year | +504.7% |
| 2025 | -13.39 % change on previous year | -166.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 101.74 % change on previous year | -4.39 % change on previous year | 416.38 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 3.05 % change on previous year | -28.84 % change on previous year | 51.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -13.29 % change on previous year | -32.86 % change on previous year | 9.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -59.08 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -27.65 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | -2.16 % change on previous year | -20.32 % change on previous year | 13.45 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 8.47 % change on previous year | -18.5 % change on previous year | 74.12 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 63 Morocco -10.52 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Barbados -10.66 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Senegal -11.94 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Georgia -14.25 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Grenada -14.49 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Dominica -15.59 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Jamaica
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 13.2 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 9.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 13.2 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate in Jamaica?
- Use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate in Jamaica was -13.39 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 416.38 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2005.
- How does Jamaica rank for use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate?
- Jamaica ranks 66th out of 156 countries with data for 2025.
- Is use of imf credit and loans, us dollar, annual growth rate rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,859.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Use of IMF Credit and Loans, US dollar. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.