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The last census in Jamaica was conducted in 2011. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, this round of the Census was delayed by a year, but we are on-track to complete the Census in 2022. The 2022 Census will capitalise on new technology to improve the efficiency and safety in data collection and processing.

The Census Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that Census Takers follow the established data collection procedures to assure the quality of data collected, and the achievement of data collection targets.

Data collection commenced in September 2022 on a phased basis. Since then, census takers have been deployed islandwide, however, there are more persons to be counted. The Population and Housing Census, which is conducted every ten years, is one of the most important sources of data in a country.

The current population of Jamaica is 2,825,682 based on projections of the latest United Nations data. The UN estimates the July 1, 2023 population at 2,825,544.

He explained that census takers are paid per questionnaire and a separate fee per household. “Both those fees were doubled in response to the fact that attracting talent and attracting people have been so difficult,” he said.

This very important national exercise is being led by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), our National Statistical Office.

$23,687 (JMD)/yr. The average census enumerator gross salary in Jamaica is $1,548,166 or an equivalent hourly rate of $744. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $23,687. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Jamaica.