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MULTIPLE
INDICATOR CLUSTER SURVEY 2005
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PRODUCER PRICE INDEX 2007
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The
Producer Price Index (PPI) represents a family of indices that
measures the average change over time in the selling prices received
by domestic producers of goods and services. The PPI is used as a short
term indicator of inflationary trends, as an analytical tool for businesses
and researchers, and by international organizations for economic monitoring
and comparison.
The Producer
Price Index Annual Review 2007 is the first in the
series of annual reports on producer prices that will be published
by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). It presents information
on price movements in the Mining and Quarrying and Manufacturing
industries at the level of the producer. The information provided
is for the years 2007 and 2006 and comparisons are made between
the movements of the prices for both years.
Main Findings
In
2007, the producer price index for the Mining
and Quarrying industry moved up by 7.1 per cent between
January and December, compared to a 5.7 per cent increase for
the same period in 2006.
For the Manufacturing
industry in 2007, the producer price index
increased by 19.2 per cent between January and December. The comparative
increase for the same period in 2006 was 9.7 per cent.
The average monthly increase for the Mining and Quarrying industry
in 2007 was 1.8 per cent compared to a 1.9 per cent increase in
2006.
For the Manufacturing industry, the average monthly increase between
January and December 2007 was 1.5 per cent, while the increase
for the same period in 2006 was 0.8 per cent.
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CONSUMER PRICE INDICES ANNUAL REVIEW 2007
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The Statistical Institute of Jamaica introduced a revised Consumer
Price Index series in September 2007, with price and weight reference
period base of December 2006. This revised index is now being used
as headline inflation in Jamaica. Changes were made to the methodology
used, the “basket” of consumer goods and services, and
the pattern of expenditure weights. The weighting pattern and representative
sample of goods and services for the new series were informed by
the Household Expenditure Survey conducted over the ten month period
June 2004 to March 2005. The revised series replaced the previous
series that had a base period of January 1988. Detailed methodology
of the revised series was published in the Consumer Price Index Revised
Series January to June 2007.
It was determined from the Household Expenditure Survey that 85 %
of the Jamaican households had a median expenditure of J$309,000
per annum at the time of the survey with the maximum expenditure
being $1 .2million. The revised series relate to this low/middle
income group.
The revised Consumer Price Index basket of goods and services contains
approximately 482 commodities classified into twelve divisions. Each
item in the basket is assigned a weight which determines the relative
importance of the item. The weight assigned to each division represents
the percentage share of its expenditure to total expenditure.
Annual inflation as measured by the All Jamaica ‘All Divisions–All
Items’ Consumer Price Index was 16.8 per cent for the 2007
calendar year, as the index stood at 116.8 in December 2007 compared
to the base index of 100.0 in December 2006. This indicates that
a basket of goods and services that cost J$100.00 in December 2006
cost J$116.80 in December 2007. The
mean annual index for the period under review was 106.7. For the
first nine months (March – December 2007) of the
fiscal year 2007/2008 inflation stood at 14.0 per cent.
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DEMOGRAPHIC STATISTICS 2007
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The Demographic Statistics Report is published annually and is STATIN’s
main reference on current population trends. The topics covered are
population size and structure, births, deaths, migration, marriages,
divorces and family planning.
The preliminary estimate of the population at the end of 2007 was
2,682,100. Of this total the number of males was estimated at 1,321,600
and females 1,360,500. Natural Increase (the difference between births
and deaths) for the period since 2003 is estimated at 148,900 but
the change in the population size was kept to 50,100 due to a net
outflow of the population, of an estimated 85,900 persons, which
is equivalent to approximately 58 per cent of the natural Increase.
The average number of births for the period 2003-2007 is 46,700.
The number of deaths has fluctuated between 16,300 estimated for
2006 and the highest for the period, 17,600 occurring in 2005.
Live births occurring in the year 2007 have been estimated at 45,600,
deaths at 17,000. Annual Migration levels have fallen below 20,000
and the average between 2003 and 2007 is estimated at 17, 180.
The average annual population rate of growth for the period was
0.47 per cent. Low growth rates are largely the result of declining
fertility. The crude birth rate for 2007 was 17.0 per 1000 population.
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EMPLOYMENT
AND EARNINGS AND HOURS WORKED IN LARGE ESTABLISHMENTS 2005
- 2007
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The Employment, Earnings and Hours Worked in Large Establishments
Report 2005 – 2006 continues the series of annual publications,
the first of which was published in 1988. Statistics on the major
variables, the number of employees, salaries, wages and hours
worked in establishments employing ten or more persons, are included
in the report. Employment data cover all employees, while earnings
and hours data include average weekly earnings, wages and hours.
Estimated employment in large establishments increased by 1.2
per cent in 2006 over 2005, and 0.7 per cent in the first three
quarters of 2007, compared with the corresponding period in 2006.
In 2007, seven of the eight industry groups had positive growth
rates. Average earnings increased by 11.3 per cent in the first
three quarters of 2007 over the similar period in 2006. Changes
in the level of employment in large establishments may not correspond
to changes in the labour force due to the difference in the definitions
and coverage of the variables measured.
The mean annual rate of inflation moved from 13.5 per cent in
2004 to 15.1 per cent in 2005 and 8.5 per cent in 2006. For the
first three quarters of 2007, the rate of inflation increased
by 8.9 per cent. In comparison, average earnings of all employees
increased by 6.7 per cent in 2004, 8.0 per cent in 2005, 12.2
per cent in 2006 and 9.6 per cent over the first three quarters
of 2007. The increase in nominal earnings in 2006 (and for the
first three quarters of 2007) was higher than the rate of inflation
and this pushed real earnings into the positive zone for this
period.
Estimates of quarterly total employment for the period March
2006 to September 2007 show an increase of 1.5 per cent from
173,093 to 175,703 persons. Three industries, “Trade, Hotels
and Restaurants” (31.5 per cent), “Manufacturing” (23.1
per cent) and “Financing, Insurance, Real Estate and Business
Services” (19.0 per cent), accounted for 73.6 per cent
of total employment in September 2007.
The average number of total employees for the first three quarters
of 2007 increased by 1.5 per cent over the corresponding period
in 2006, as a result of the 5.4 per cent increase in the number
of employees in the “Community, Social and Personal Services” industry.
Increases in total employment were registered in seven industry
groups, with the exception of the “Manufacturing” industry
which declined by 0.6 per cent.
The number of salaried employees increased from 78,945 in March
2006 to 81,254 in September 2007, representing an increase of
2.9 per cent. This was primarily as a result of the increase
in the “Trade, Hotels and Restaurants” industry (5.2
per cent). Within a number of establishments, the change in the
mix of salaried employees and wage earners resulted in a fluctuation
in the comparative number of salaried employees.
The average number of salaried employees for the first three
quarters of 2007 increased by 3.7 per cent, compared with the
corresponding period in 2006. In terms of actual numbers, the
increase of 1,140 persons in the “Trade, Hotels and Restaurants” industry
was mainly responsible for the higher employment level.
Wage earners increased by 0.3 per cent, from 94,148 to 94,449
for the period March 2006 to September 2007. Upward movement
in the “Financing, Insurance, Real Estate & Business
Services” (13.0 per cent) industry was largely responsible
for the increase. There were, however, decreases in the “Manufacturing” & “Trade,
Hotels & Restaurants” industries.
The average number of wage earners for the first three quarters
of 2007 (95,310) was 0.3 per cent lower than that for the corresponding
period in 2006. The decrease in the “Trade, Hotels & Restaurants” industry
of 2.3 per cent was the main driver of the negative change in
wage earners over the period.
Average weekly earnings increased from $11,244 in March 2006
to $13,086 in September 2007. The industry groups that showed
increases in average earnings over the period were “Construction” (81.9
per cent), “Financing, Insurance, Real Estate and Business
Services” (14.4 per cent) and “Manufacturing” (10.3
per cent).
For the first three quarters of 2007, average weekly earnings
of all employees increased by 11.3 per cent to $12,790, compared
with $11,493 for the corresponding period in 2006 (see Table
4.1). There were upward movements in all industries, with “Construction” (57.4
per cent), “Trade, Hotels and Restaurants” (13.5
per cent) and “Electricity, Gas & Water” (10.0
per cent) ahead on the chart.
Average weekly wages moved from $6,517 in March 2006 to $7,327
in September 2007, an increase of 12.4 per cent. The industries
with the two highest percentage increases during this period
were Construction (44.1 per cent) and “Electricity, Gas & Water” (30.4
per cent). For the first three quarters of 2007, average weekly
earnings of wage earners increased by 11.5 per cent over the
corresponding period in 2006, moving from $6,605 to $7,367.
Quarterly estimates of hourly-rated wage earners increased by
8.1 per cent in September 2007 (to 86,433) compared with March
2006 figure of 85,739 hourly-rated wage earners.
Average weekly straight time wages of hourly-rated wage earners
increased from $5,930 in March 2006 to $6,752 in September 2007,
an increase of 13.9 per cent.
For the first three quarters of 2007, average weekly straight
time wages increased by 12.4 per cent over the corresponding
period in 2006, moving from $5,934 to $6,669.
Basic hourly rates increased by 11.4 per cent in September 2007
to reach $159.01, from $142.74 in March 2006. For the first three
quarters of 2007, the basic hourly rate of $160.01 represented
an increase of 12.4 per cent over the comparable 2006 figure
of $142.33 per hour.
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EXTERNAL
TRADE 2004– PRELIMINARY REPORT
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During
the calendar year 2004 Jamaica's expenditure on merchandise imports
grew by 7.1 per cent or US$261.9 million to US$3,933.5 million
in 2004. Total exports increased by 17.6 per cent or US$211.0
million to US$1,405.5 million. As a result the trade deficit rose
by US$50.9 million or 2.1 per cent to US$2,528.0 million.
“ Consumer Goods” accounted for 29.8 per cent of the
share of imports in 2004. The category grew by 9.6 per cent or
US$102.9 million to US$1,171.7 million with all sub-categories
recording increases. “Raw Materials/Intermediate Goods”
accounted for 55.0 per cent of the import bill. Expenditure rose
by 6.4 per cent or US$130.0 million to US$2,164.1 million as there
was significant growth in the amount spent on the importation
of petroleum products. The country spent US$597.7 million on “Capital
Goods”, an increase of 5.1 per cent or US$29.0 million over
2003.
Domestic exports grew by US$200.9 million or 17.3 per cent to
US$1,365.5 million due to the increased earnings form the sections
‘Crude Materials, Inedible except Fuels’, ‘Food’
and ‘Chemicals’. Re-exports rose by US$10.1 million
or 33.7 per cent to US$39.9 million due to the rise in “Machinery
& Transport Equipment” and “Manufactured Goods”.
The ‘Agriculture’ sector grew by 1.2 per cent or US$0.7
million to US$56.2 million. Receipts from coffee rose by US$10.7
million to US$38.8 million. All other commodities recorded decline
with the most noticeable being “Banana”. “Mining
& Quarrying” rose by 15.0 per cent or US$116.7 million
to earn US$896.7 million. Earnings from the “Manufacturing”
sector rose by 34.2 per cent or US$32.7 million to US$128.6 million.
In 2004 Jamaica imported goods mainly from the United States of
America, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan,
Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, China, COLOMBIA, Costa Rica, Germany
and Panama. The major destinations for its exports were the United
States, the United Kingdom, Canada, China, Germany, the Netherlands,
Norway, France, Japan, Sweden, Slovak Republic, Trinidad and Tobago
and Barbados. The number one trading partner was the United States
of America.
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PRODUCTION
STATISTICS 2007
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There was a general decline in the performance of the productive
sector of the Jamaican economy for 2007. There were lower output
levels in the agriculture and mining sectors compared with 2006,
while the manufacturing sector continued to experience fluctuating
levels of output over the various sub-groups. This was due in
part to Hurricane Dean which hit the island in August resulting
in losses in production in several sectors, especially the agricultural
sector. Also, rising oil prices coupled with increased raw material
costs were factors that stymied the growth of the manufacturing
sector during 2007.
Agriculture
There was a 7.8 per cent decline in domestic crop production
for 2007. This was due mainly to Hurricane Dean which hit the
island during August of 2007. As a result most crops recorded
a decrease in production over the previous year.
In the ‘export crops’ category, sugarcane recorded
a 13.8 per cent increase in production, however cocoa (-33.2
per cent) and coffee (-22.7 per cent) both recorded reduced levels
of production for 2007. Data for banana was unavailable at the
time of publication of this report.
Mining
Both bauxite and alumina recorded lower production levels for
2007 over the previous year. Bauxite production declined by
1.8 per cent, moving from 14,851 thousand metric tonnes in
2006 to 14,588 thousand metric tonnes in 2007; likewise there
was a reduction in alumina production of 3.9 per cent moving
from 4,099 thousand metric tonnes in 2006 to 3,940 thousand
metric tonnes in 2007.
Manufacture
The manufacturing sector experienced mixed results in 2007 with
fluctuations recorded across all product groups covered. Some
of those showing a notable increase in production were sugar,
molasses and cement while those declining were flour, rum,
concrete and petroleum products.
Food and Drinks
The production of poultry meat increased by 1.9 per cent for
2007 with 63,155 metric tonnes produced, compared to 62,002
metric tonnes for 2006. The output of sausages (4,580 metric
tonnes) increased by 3.1 per cent above the 2006 level. However,
ham (166 metric tonnes) and bacon (416 metric tonnes) both
recorded decreases in production of 13.1 per cent and 7.1 per
cent respectively for the same period.
For the flour and bakery products category, flour production
declined by 4.1 per cent moving from 130,130 metric tonnes milled
in 2006 to 124,773 metric tonnes in 2007. Cornmeal recorded a
marginal increase of 0.3 per cent in output, moving from 9,903
(metric tonnes) for 2006 to 9,937 (metric tonnes) in 2006.
A total of 13,276 metric tonnes of condensed milk was manufactured
for 2007, resulting in an increase in production of 10.6 per
cent over the previous year.
The sugar industry continued its recovery from 2005 when it
recorded the lowest production level in a decade. The production
of sugar increased by 13.3 per cent, moving from 143,806 metric
tonnes in 2006 to 162,977 metric tonnes in 2007, while that of
molasses increased by 6.6 per cent recording 78,265 metric tonnes
for 2007 compared with 73,426 metric tonnes for 2006. However,
while alcohol recorded an increase in production of 22.6 per
cent, rum declined by 2.3 per cent.
Chemical and Petroleum Products
There was an overall decline in the production of petroleum products
for 2007. Of the seven groups of products reported on, all
except fuel oil (8.9 per cent increase) and asphalt (16.0 per
cent increase) showed a decrease in production when compared
to the previous year. Those showing a reduction in production
were butane (28.4 per cent), kerosene/turbo/jet fuel (17.5
per cent), propane (13.6 per cent), auto diesel (8.0 per cent)
and unleaded gasoline (4.7 per cent).
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QUARTERLY
GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT 2007
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The Jamaican economy declined by 1.3 per cent
during the fourth quarter of 2007, when compared to the previous
quarter. This decline was reflected in both the Productive and
Services sectors of the economy which fell by 3.2 per cent and
0.4 per cent respectively.
The decline in the Productive sector was due mainly to lower
output levels in the Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing and
Manufacturing industries. However there was growth in the Mining & Quarrying
and Construction & Installation industries of 5.2 per cent
and 3.6 per cent respectively.
Within the Services sector Transport, Storage & Communication,
Finance & Insurance Services and Real Estate & Business
Services declined by 1.2 per cent, 1.1 per cent and 0.9 per cent
respectively.
Year over Year Change
During the fourth quarter of 2007 Gross Domestic Product at constant
prices grew by 0.1 per cent when compared to the same quarter
of the previous year. The Services sector increased by 1.1
per cent but this was offset by the 1.8 per cent decline in
the Productive sector.
The Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing industry declined by
21.6 per cent during the period. This resulted form the combined
effects of hurricane Dean and heavy rainfall in October and November.
Export Agriculture fell by 29.3 per cent reflecting lower levels
of output in most export crops. Production of sugar cane fell
by 69.3 per cent, coffee by 51.4 per cent and cocoa by 87.9 per
cent. The banana industry was severely affected and as a result
there were no exports during the period.
Real GDP for the Mining & Quarrying industry fell by 4.9
per cent. The production of crude bauxite declined by 6.0 per
cent moving from 1,099.7 thousand tonnes in the fourth quarter
of the 2006 to 1,033.3 thousand tonnes in the similar period
in 2007. The production of alumina also decreased during the
period moving from 1,026.5 thousand tonnes in 2006 to 966.4 thousand
tonnes in 2007, a 5.9 per cent fall.
Total earnings from bauxite and
alumina were US$ 346.7 million representing a 19.0 per cent increase
over the October to December quarter in 2006.
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NATIONAL
INCOME AND PRODUCT 2005
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During 2005, the Jamaican economy grew by 1.4 percent as there was growth in
both the productive and services sectors. Adverse weather conditions continued
to negatively impact the performance of the economy with damage caused by
Hurricanes Dennis and Emily estimated at $6 billion. In addition some sectors
of the economy continued to feel the lingering effects of Hurricane Ivan
which occurred in 2004. High international oil prices were also another challenge
facing the economy during the year.
Despite these challenges, most sectors except Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
and Manufacturing recorded improved performance during the year. Output in
the Productive sector was 1.0 per cent higher than that of 2004, due to improved
performance in the Mining and Quarrying and Construction and Installation
sectors. However output in the Agriculture and Manufacturing sectors fell
below that achieved in 2004. All industries within the Services sector group
recorded growth in 2005 which resulted in a 1.7 percent overall improvement
in the sector.
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LABOUR
FORCE 2007
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The Jamaican labour force continues to increase
and in October 2007, it comprised 1,268,800 persons.This represented
an increase of 19,700 persons above the October 2006 figure of
1,249,100 and 12,800 persons above the July 2007 figure of 1,256,000.
The working age population also increased over both periods, moving
from 1,939,800 to 1,949,600 between October 2006 and October 2007;
an increase of 9,800 or 0.5 per cent. The labour force participation
rate or the labour force as a percentage of the population 14 years
and over as a result was 65.1 per cent in October 2007, a marginal
increase over the 64.4 per cent recorded in October 2006.
Total employment in October 2007 was 1,149,000 persons, the highest
ever recorded level. This employment represented an increase
of 19,500 persons compared with October 2006 when 1,129,500 persons
were employed. The employment rates in October 2007 were 90.6 per
cent for both sexes, 94.5 per cent for males and 85.7 per cent
for females. The unemployment rate was 9.4 per cent in October
2007. It was highest in January 2007 (10.8%) and lowest in October
2007. Among males, the unemployment rate in October 2007 was 5.5
per cent while for females it was 14.3 per cent.
The job-seeking rate, which is the percentage of the labour force
actively seeking work, was 6.0 per cent for both sexes in October
2007, 3.6 per cent for males and 9.2 per cent for females. The
male job seeking rate was at its lowest over the year in October
and declined when compared to October (4.1%). Females on the other
hand had the highest job seeking rate over the year in October
2007 increasing when compared to October
2006 at 6.9 per cent.
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DEMOGRAPHIC
STATISTICS 2006
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The Demographic Statistics Report is published annually and is STATIN's main reference on current population trends. The topics covered are population size and structure, births, deaths, migration, marriages, divorces and family planning.
The preliminary estimate of the population at the end of 2006 was 2,673,800. Of this total the number of males was estimated at 1,317,300 and females 1,356,500. Births occurring in the year have been estimated at 45,436, deaths at 15,180 and migration 17,087. Annual population growth rate has been maintained at 0.5 per cent. The crude birth rate for 2006 was 17 per 1000 slightly lower than the 17.3 per 1000 in 2005.
Approximately 27.8 per cent of the births occurring in 2005 were born to mothers in the 20-24 age group.
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CENSUS
OF AGRICULTURE 1996
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Preliminary
Report
Presents preliminary information from the 1996 Census of Agriculture.
Subjects covered in the report are number and area of farms by size
groups of land holdings, by major income earning agricultural activity,
by age of holder, by principal means of livelihood of holder and by
legal status of holder.
Detailed information are provided in each volume:
Volume 1 - number and area of agricultural holdings by parish,
land use and type of crop.
Volume 2 - number of agricultural holdings by parish by size;
by number and type of livestock and number and type of poultry.
Volume 3 - number and type of agricultural holdings is broken
down by the legal status of the landholder, the population of the
holder's household; and the number of agricultural workers by sex
and parish.
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POPULATION
CENSUS 1991 - VOLUME I
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Volume
1 consists of 15 parts for each of the fourteen parishes and a part
covering the entire Jamaica obtained from the 1991 Population Census,
with April 7 being the reference date.
The information is presented at the enumeration district and constituency
levels on population and housing characteristics, namely: age, sex,
ethnic origin, religion, education, marital and union status, fertility,
disability, economic activity, nationality, internal migration and
housing.
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Population
Census 1991 - Volume XI
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This
volume has fourteen (14) parts, one part for each of the fourteen
(14) parishes. The report for each parish presents comprehensive
maps and descriptions of each enumeration district and special area
within the parish. Also included are tables showing the population
by age groups and gender and the number of dwellings in each enumeration
district and special areas. There is also a table showing the relationship
between the enumeration districts in the 1982 and 1991 censuses.
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Population
Census 2001 - Jamaica Volume 1 Country Report
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The
Population Census 2001 Jamaica volume 1 Country Report is the second
in the series of Population Census 2001 reports published. This
report features information on Birthplace and Residence, Geographic
Distribution, Gender and Age, Ethnicity and Religion, Marital and
Union Status and Education.
The number of persons usually resident in Jamaica at September 10,2001
was 2,607,632 of which 2,587,831 lived in private dwellings, while
19,399 lived in institutions and 402 found on the streets.
Additionally the report shows 25,232 of the total population about
1 percent are foreign born. The local born population numbered 2,570,730
persons of these 2,548,000 persons reported their parish of birth.
14 percent or 356,991 of the total local born were born in the parish
of St. Andrew, St. Catherine had 13.0 per cent or 331,658 persons,
Clarendon had a total of 256,688 or 10.1 per cent. And Kingston
completes the top four parishes with 10.1 per cent For Additional
information this report may be obtained at our distribution office.
9 Swallowfield Road, Kingston 5.
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STATISTICAL
YEARBOOK OF JAMAICA 1999 - ANNUAL
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An
authoritative reference work giving textual as well as tabular information
on the country's physical and natural resources, social and economic
conditions, resources, government organisations, industry and judicial
system. It includes the most recent data available at the time of
preparation and in addition includes historical series on statistical
data published by the Institute as well as other administrative
statistics made available by other government departments and agencies.
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POCKETBOOK
OF STATISTICS 2003
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Provides
a synopsis on the statistics for a wide range of subjects including
population, migration employment, production, health, finance, utilities,
consumer prices, external trade, economic aggregates, crime and
the environment. It includes diagrams and tables and additionally
lists the current publications of the Institute
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STATISTICAL
REVIEW - QUARTERLY*
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This
series of reports aims at presenting the most up-to-date indicators
of the Jamaican economy. The review covers seven main areas - fiscal
accounts; money and banking; external trade, balance of payments
and tourism; foreign exchange; production; inflation; population
and labour force and vital events presenting data and analysis of
performance relating to these areas.
* latest publication is September 1998
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CONSUMER
PRICE INDICES ANNUAL REVIEW 2006
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The Consumer Price Index is the most widely used measure of the rate of inflation. For the 2006 calendar year, the inflation rate as measured by the All Jamaica 'All Group' Consumer Price Index was 5.8 per cent. This was less than half of the movement recorded in 2005 and marked the continuation of a gradual decline in annual inflation rates since 2004. In 2005 consumer prices trended upwards by 12.9 per cent, down from 13.7 per cent in 2004 and 14.1 per cent in 2003.
For the first time since 2001, mean annual inflation trended downwards with a movement of 8.6 per cent recorded for the calendar year 2006. This represented a decrease of 6.7 percentage points over the previous year's mean of 15.3 per cent.
For the first three quarters of the fiscal year 2006/2007 ending December 2006, an inflation rate of 5.6 per cent was recorded.
The 2006 Annual Review presents the final in the current series with January 1988 as the base for the index of consumer prices. The basket of goods and services used to compile the indices will be revised this year.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
STATISTICS 2001
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Jamaica's
Environment 2001 - Environment Statistics and State of the Environment
Report launched in February 2002, is a collection of statistical data
on the environment with explanatory texts as well as a report on the
state of the environment. The publication provides a list of the current
environmental issues; a discussion of the issues accompanied with
any available statistics; and an evaluation of the present situation.
The chapters examine: Human Settlements looking at the population
of Jamaica, housing quality and conditions and the level of poverty;
how economic activities can affect the environment; information on
waste generation and management; land uses and problems associated
with containing environmental damage; biological resources and protected
areas; freshwater resources and water quality. In addition the publication
examines coastal and marine zones; the tourism sector and how it affects
the environment; energy and transport; air quality; and weather conditions.
The final chapter shows the function of government in managing and
protecting the environment along with a list of our international
obligations. This report on the environment gives an idea of the state
of the environment and should be of assistance to anyone wishing to
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Jamaica's
Environment in your Pocket 2002
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is based on statistics published in Jamaica's Environment 2001. It
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intended to be an accessible, handily sized, reference booklet, which
will be particularly
useful for students studying the environment, persons in Government
and for members of
the public with a general interest in environmental issues. as well
as those interested in
environmental issues.
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Environment
Statistics 2003 and Mineral Accounts
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Environment
Statistics 2003 and Mineral Accounts presents data on Jamaica's more
important mineral resources as well as updates on environment statistics
previously reported on in Jamaica's Environment 2001 - Environment
Statistics and State of the Environment Report. Also included are
new data not previously compiled. One component of the environment
statistics project was a survey on environment protection expenditure.
A brief analysis is given of the results of this survey.
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Households
and the Environment 2002
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Households
and the Environment 2002
This survey presents data on the extent to which households were utilising
products and facilities and were adopting behaviour which were perceived
to be impacting on the environment as well as the extent to which
the population is concerned about the environment and the level of
participation in environmentally “friendly” activities.
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Jamaica
Youth Activity Survey 2002
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The Jamaica Youth Activity Survey 2002, also known as the Child Labour
Survey, was conducted over a four-month period beginning in April
2002. the survey was under taken by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica
(STATIN) in collaboration with the Statistical Information and Monitoring
Programme on Child Labour (SIMPOC) of the International Labour Organization/International
Programme on the elimination of Child Labour (ILO/IPEC) and United
Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), to provide baseline information
for the development of a database on child labour and to provide baseline
data for programme development and monitoring.
Data from the Youth Activity Survey will yield key
economic, non-economic, demographic and social indicators such as
the magnitude, nature and distribution of child labour, as well
as its determinants and consequences.
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