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See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Cuba is higher

Cuba records 10,979,783, about 3.87× the other value.

Surface area

Cuba is higher

Cuba records 109,880 km², about 10.00× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Cuba is higher

Cuba records $107.35 billion, about 4.88× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇨🇺 Cuba10,979,783
🇯🇲 Jamaica2,839,175

Cuba’s population is 287% larger than that of Jamaica, a difference of 8,140,608.

Surface area

🇨🇺 Cuba109,880 km²
🇯🇲 Jamaica10,990 km²

Cuba’s surface area is 900% larger than that of Jamaica, a difference of 98,890 km².

Population density

🇨🇺 Cuba99.9 /km²
🇯🇲 Jamaica258 /km²

Jamaica’s population density is 159% higher than that of Cuba, a difference of 158 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇺 Cuba$107.35 billion · 2020
🇯🇲 Jamaica$22.01 billion · 2024

Cuba’s nominal GDP is 388% larger than that of Jamaica, a difference of $85.34 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇺 Cuba$9,605 · 2020
🇯🇲 Jamaica$7,754 · 2024

Cuba’s GDP per capita is 24% higher than that of Jamaica, a difference of $1,851.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Havana

Kingston

Population

10,979,783

2,839,175

Surface area

109,880 km²

10,990 km²

Population density

99.9 /km²

258 /km²

Nominal GDP

$107.35 billion · 2020

$22.01 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$9,605 · 2020

$7,754 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Cuban peso · CUP · $

Jamaican dollar · JMD · J$

Nationality

Cuban

Jamaican

Phone code

+53

+1

Internet domain

.cu

.jm

ISO codes

CU / CUB

JM / JAM

Time zone

America/Havana

America/Jamaica

Native name

Cuba

Jamaica

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About Cuba

Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.

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About Jamaica

Jamaica, a vibrant Caribbean island nation, is famed for its sun‑kissed beaches, lush mountains, and energetic spirit that captured the world with the sound of reggae.

Full Jamaica profile →

Cuba & Jamaica: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Cuba?

The capital of Cuba is Havana.

What is the population of Cuba?

Cuba has a recorded population of approximately 10,979,783 people.

How big is Cuba?

Cuba covers an area of about 109,880 km².

What is the population density of Cuba?

Cuba has a population density of roughly 99.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Cuba?

Cuba has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $107.35 billion as of 2020.

What is the GDP per capita of Cuba?

Cuba has a GDP per capita of approximately $9,605.

What currency is used in Cuba?

Cuba uses the Cuban peso (CUP), with the symbol $.

Where is Cuba located?

Cuba is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Cuba called?

People from Cuba are referred to as Cuban.

What is the phone calling code for Cuba?

The international dialing code for Cuba is +53.

What is the internet domain for Cuba?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cuba is .cu.

What time zone is Cuba in?

Cuba uses the America/Havana time zone.

What is Cuba known for?

Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.

What is the capital of Jamaica?

The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.

What is the population of Jamaica?

Jamaica has a recorded population of approximately 2,839,175 people.

How big is Jamaica?

Jamaica covers an area of about 10,990 km².

What is the population density of Jamaica?

Jamaica has a population density of roughly 258 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Jamaica?

Jamaica has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $22.01 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Jamaica?

Jamaica has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,754.

What currency is used in Jamaica?

Jamaica uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD), with the symbol J$.

Where is Jamaica located?

Jamaica is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Jamaica called?

People from Jamaica are referred to as Jamaican.

What is the phone calling code for Jamaica?

The international dialing code for Jamaica is +1.

What is the internet domain for Jamaica?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Jamaica is .jm.

What time zone is Jamaica in?

Jamaica uses the America/Jamaica time zone.

What is Jamaica known for?

Jamaica, a vibrant Caribbean island nation, is famed for its sun‑kissed beaches, lush mountains, and energetic spirit that captured the world with the sound of reggae.