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CuraçaovsJamaica

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

The biggest differences first

Population

Jamaica is higher

Jamaica records 2,839,175, about 18.2× the other value.

Surface area

Jamaica is higher

Jamaica records 10,990 km², about 24.8× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Jamaica is higher

Jamaica records $22.01 billion, about 6.18× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇨🇼 Curaçao155,967
🇯🇲 Jamaica2,839,175

Jamaica’s population is about 18.2× that of Curaçao, a difference of 2,683,208.

Surface area

🇨🇼 Curaçao444 km²
🇯🇲 Jamaica10,990 km²

Jamaica’s surface area is about 24.8× that of Curaçao, a difference of 10,546 km².

Population density

🇨🇼 Curaçao351 /km²
🇯🇲 Jamaica258 /km²

Curaçao’s population density is 36% higher than that of Jamaica, a difference of 92.9 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇼 Curaçao$3.56 billion · 2024
🇯🇲 Jamaica$22.01 billion · 2024

Jamaica’s nominal GDP is 518% larger than that of Curaçao, a difference of $18.45 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇼 Curaçao$22,833 · 2024
🇯🇲 Jamaica$7,754 · 2024

Curaçao’s GDP per capita is 194% higher than that of Jamaica, a difference of $15,079.

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

Willemstad

Kingston

Population

155,967

2,839,175

Surface area

444 km²

10,990 km²

Population density

351 /km²

258 /km²

Nominal GDP

$3.56 billion · 2024

$22.01 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$22,833 · 2024

$7,754 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Netherlands Antillean guilder · ANG · ƒ

Jamaican dollar · JMD · J$

Nationality

Curacaoan

Jamaican

Phone code

+599

+1

Internet domain

.cw

.jm

ISO codes

CW / CUW

JM / JAM

Time zone

America/Curacao

America/Jamaica

Native name

Curaçao

Jamaica

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About Curaçao

Curaçao is a sparkling Caribbean gem known for its pastel‑colored capital, Willemstad, and its blend of Dutch colonial heritage with vibrant Afro‑Latin Caribbean spirit.

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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 →

Curaçao & Jamaica: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Curaçao?

The capital of Curaçao is Willemstad.

What is the population of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a recorded population of approximately 155,967 people.

How big is Curaçao?

Curaçao covers an area of about 444 km².

What is the population density of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a population density of roughly 351 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.56 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a GDP per capita of approximately $22,833.

What currency is used in Curaçao?

Curaçao uses the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG), with the symbol ƒ.

Where is Curaçao located?

Curaçao is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Curaçao called?

People from Curaçao are referred to as Curacaoan.

What is the phone calling code for Curaçao?

The international dialing code for Curaçao is +599.

What is the internet domain for Curaçao?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Curaçao is .cw.

What time zone is Curaçao in?

Curaçao uses the America/Curacao time zone.

What is Curaçao known for?

Curaçao is a sparkling Caribbean gem known for its pastel‑colored capital, Willemstad, and its blend of Dutch colonial heritage with vibrant Afro‑Latin Caribbean spirit.

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.