Jamaica Healthy Diet Cost Index 2024: 6.02

Jamaica's healthy diet cost index in 2024 is 6.02, up 3.3% from 2023. It ranks #13 of 171 countries.

The Healthy Diet Cost Index compares the relative expense of nutritious food options in countries worldwide.

Source (2024): Daily cost of a healthy diet | Our World in Data

Historical Trend

Healthy Diet Cost Index over time

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
20246.02+0.19+3.26%
20235.83+0.42+7.76%
20225.41+0.51+10.41%
20214.900.00%
20204.9+0.07+1.45%
20194.83+0.04+0.84%
20184.790.09-1.84%
20174.88——

Frequently Asked Questions About Jamaica Healthy Diet Cost Index

What is Jamaica's healthy diet cost index in 2024?▾

Jamaica's healthy diet cost index is 6.02 in 2024, according to Daily cost of a healthy diet | FAO and World Bank, using data and methods from Herforth et al. via Our World in Data.

Is Jamaica's healthy diet cost index increasing or decreasing?▾

Jamaica's healthy diet cost index rose by 3.3% from 2023 (5.83) to 2024 (6.02).

How does Jamaica rank for healthy diet cost index?▾

In 2024, Jamaica has the 13th highest healthy diet cost index out of 171 countries with data.

What was Jamaica's healthy diet cost index in 2017?▾

In 2017, Jamaica's healthy diet cost index was 4.88. By 2024 it rose by 23.4%.

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