In Jamaica, women constitute a slightly larger portion of the population than men.
Based on recent population data from 2023, the female population in Jamaica outnumbered the male population.
Jamaican Population by Gender (2023)
| Gender | Population (Millions) |
|---|---|
| Women | 1.42 |
| Men | 1.40 |
| Total | Nearly 3.00 |
As evident from the figures, there were 1.42 million women compared to 1.4 million men in 2023, indicating that women are the majority gender in the country. This demographic trend contributes to the overall population of Jamaica, which amounted to nearly 3 million people in the same year.
