How do people make a living in Jamaica?

Agriculture: This sector contributes about 7% to Jamaica's GDP. Approximately 17% of the Jamaican workforce is employed in agriculture, cultivating sugar, bananas, and coffee.

Services: The service sector is the largest component of Jamaica's GDP, accounting for 68%. This sector includes business process outsourcing (BPO), tourism, and financial services.

Tourism: Contributes 35% to the country's GDP and employs 15% of its workforce. The island's beautiful scenery and white sand beach have made it a popular tourist destination.

Manufacturing: This sector is estimated at 12.5% of the GDP. Jamaica exports chemicals, beverages, cement, electronics, and fabricated metals.

Mining and Quarrying: It contributes 1.5% of GDP. Jamaica has various mineral resources such as bauxite and limestone, which are important in construction, pharmaceutical, and agrochemicals.