Inflation Jamaica 2025
Average inflation: 4.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.8%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 4.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 4.8%.
- Highest month
- January: 4.8%
- Lowest month
- January: 4.8%
- Difference
- 0.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 1 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 7.3%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.1%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 7.3%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 2.1%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.8% lower than the 5-year average of 6.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (4.8% in 2025).
- 5-year average
- 6.6%
- 10-year average
- 6.3%
- All-time high (2022)
- 10.3%
- All-time low (2025)
- 4.8%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2024, inflation has fallen by +0.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -2.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €104.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2025
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8% | -2.6 |
| Average | 4.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.Not all months available yet.