*Data courtesy the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN)
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Unemployment is a critical indicator of the status of the economy.  A high or rising unemployment rate can be seen as an indicator of trouble in the economy. A low or falling employment rate can be seen as an indicator of a good or improving economy.
The Image shows the unemployment rate over the period January 2016 to January 2019. Â Click on the ECONOMY dashboard to see the recent changes in the rate.