Jamaica: Private sector credit
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The most recent value is 1503.74 billion Jamaican Dollar as of July 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 1498.85 billion Jamaican Dollar. Historically, the average for Jamaica from April 1986 to July 2026 is 326.03 billion Jamaican Dollar. The minimum of 2.78 billion Jamaican Dollar was recorded in June 1986, while the maximum of 1503.74 billion Jamaican Dollar was reached in July 2026.
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- Measure: billion Jamaican Dollar
- Definition: Private sector credit refers to the credit extended by commercial banks and other deposit-taking institutions (excluding central banks) to private non-financial firms and households. Included are all credit institutions: domestic and foreign owned as well as private and public ones.
- Source: Bank of Jamaica
| Recent values | Jamaica: Private sector credit, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jul | 1503.74 |
| 2026 Jun | 1498.85 |
| 2026 May | 1488.69 |
| 2026 Apr | 1476.61 |
| 2026 Mar | 1465.92 |
| 2026 Feb | 1444.12 |
| 2026 Jan | 1439.88 |
| 2025 Dec | 1446.62 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 4.0 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 6 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 158.5599 | 10/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 1,830.50 | 6/2023 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 155.8000 | 9/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 1.43 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 8.57 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 1,503.74 | 7/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 703.46 | 7/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 800.27 | 7/2026 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 5.00 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 11.58 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 7.60 | 7/2026 | percent |