PPG, other private creditors in Jamaica
Jamaica: PPG, other private creditors was -8.88 million NFL, current US$ in 2018. ◆ Volatile
PPG, other private creditors in Jamaica, 1971–2018
Source: International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB). Measured in NFL, current US$.
Analysis
In 2018, ppg, other private creditors in Jamaica stood at -8.88 million NFL, current US$.
That represents a change of down 749.9% on the previous year and down 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ppg, other private creditors in Jamaica peaked at 98.96 million NFL, current US$ in 1983 and was at its lowest, -62.24 million NFL, current US$, in 1991.
Jamaica ranks 94th of 113 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
PPG, other private creditors in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | NFL, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 223,000 NFL, current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 2.18 million NFL, current US$ | +876.2% |
| 1973 | 16.25 million NFL, current US$ | +646.6% |
| 1974 | 2.37 million NFL, current US$ | -85.4% |
| 1975 | 3.41 million NFL, current US$ | +43.5% |
| 1976 | 60.21 million NFL, current US$ | +1667.9% |
| 1977 | -4.02 million NFL, current US$ | -106.7% |
| 1978 | -2.24 million NFL, current US$ | -44.2% |
| 1979 | 22.25 million NFL, current US$ | -1093.7% |
| 1980 | -13.38 million NFL, current US$ | -160.1% |
| 1981 | -6.45 million NFL, current US$ | -51.8% |
| 1982 | -341,000 NFL, current US$ | -94.7% |
| 1983 | 98.96 million NFL, current US$ | -29121.7% |
| 1984 | 25.30 million NFL, current US$ | -74.4% |
| 1985 | 38.25 million NFL, current US$ | +51.2% |
| 1986 | -1.97 million NFL, current US$ | -105.1% |
| 1987 | 14.60 million NFL, current US$ | -841.4% |
| 1988 | -10.64 million NFL, current US$ | -172.9% |
| 1989 | 7.71 million NFL, current US$ | -172.4% |
| 1990 | -36.54 million NFL, current US$ | -574.1% |
| 1991 | -62.24 million NFL, current US$ | +70.4% |
| 1992 | -1.70 million NFL, current US$ | -97.3% |
| 1993 | -30.94 million NFL, current US$ | +1724.3% |
| 1994 | -55.73 million NFL, current US$ | +80.1% |
| 1995 | -3.56 million NFL, current US$ | -93.6% |
| 1996 | 4.83 million NFL, current US$ | -236.0% |
| 1997 | -14.64 million NFL, current US$ | -402.9% |
| 1998 | 4.79 million NFL, current US$ | -132.7% |
| 1999 | 7.83 million NFL, current US$ | +63.6% |
| 2000 | -10.95 million NFL, current US$ | -239.8% |
| 2001 | 3.62 million NFL, current US$ | -133.1% |
| 2002 | 5.15 million NFL, current US$ | +42.2% |
| 2003 | -3.83 million NFL, current US$ | -174.2% |
| 2004 | -14.05 million NFL, current US$ | +267.3% |
| 2005 | -8.00 million NFL, current US$ | -43.1% |
| 2006 | -8.97 million NFL, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2007 | 6.61 million NFL, current US$ | -173.7% |
| 2008 | -7.81 million NFL, current US$ | -218.2% |
| 2009 | 3.10 million NFL, current US$ | -139.7% |
| 2010 | 4.44 million NFL, current US$ | +43.2% |
| 2011 | -6.03 million NFL, current US$ | -235.7% |
| 2012 | -7.67 million NFL, current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2013 | -6.53 million NFL, current US$ | -14.9% |
| 2014 | -6.00 million NFL, current US$ | -8.0% |
| 2015 | -2.71 million NFL, current US$ | -54.9% |
| 2016 | -1.04 million NFL, current US$ | -61.4% |
| 2017 | -1.04 million NFL, current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2018 | -8.88 million NFL, current US$ | +749.9% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's -8.88 million NFL, current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -814,000 NFL, current US$, 10.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's -8.88 million NFL, current US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -537,000 NFL, current US$, 16.5× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where PPG, other private creditors in Jamaica changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +29121.7% | -341,000 NFL, current US$ | 98.96 million NFL, current US$ |
| 1993 | -1724.3% | -1.70 million NFL, current US$ | -30.94 million NFL, current US$ |
| 1976 | +1667.9% | 3.41 million NFL, current US$ | 60.21 million NFL, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.18 million NFL, current US$ | -4.02 million NFL, current US$ | 60.21 million NFL, current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 15.20 million NFL, current US$ | -13.38 million NFL, current US$ | 98.96 million NFL, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -18.79 million NFL, current US$ | -62.24 million NFL, current US$ | 7.83 million NFL, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.51 million NFL, current US$ | -14.05 million NFL, current US$ | 6.61 million NFL, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.94 million NFL, current US$ | -8.88 million NFL, current US$ | 4.44 million NFL, current US$ | 9 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More external debt data for Jamaica
- IFC, private nonguaranteed 0 NFL, US$ (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per capita 0 NFL, US$ per person (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per unit of GDP 0 NFL, US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per square kilometre -3,693 NFL, US$ per square kilometre (2023)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 5.2% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IBRD -21.88 million NFL, current US$ (2024)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 14.6% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IBRD (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate 49.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments 3.86 billion US dollar (2025)
- Use of IMF credit 1.74 billion DOD, current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ppg, other private creditors in Jamaica?
- Ppg, other private creditors in Jamaica was -8.88 million NFL, current US$ in 2018, according to International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest ppg, other private creditors recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 98.96 million NFL, current US$ in 1983.
- What is the lowest ppg, other private creditors recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -62.24 million NFL, current US$ in 1991.
- How does Jamaica rank for ppg, other private creditors?
- Jamaica ranks 94th out of 113 countries with data for 2018.
- Is ppg, other private creditors rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB), published as part of PPG, other private creditors (NFL, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Public and publicly guaranteed other private credits from manufacturers, exporters, and other suppliers of goods, and bank credits covered by a guarantee of an export credit agency. Net flows (or net lending or net disbursements) received by the borrower during the year are disbursements minus principal repayments. Data are in current U.S. dollars.