Our Achievements
From 2020 to Current
The Good News Chart
| March 2016 | June 2023 | June 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murder Rate | 48.3 per 100,000 | 49.05 per 100,000 | Approx 24 per 100,000 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.7% | 6.6%
(latest available July 2022)
|
3.3% |
| Poverty Prevalence Rate | 21.2% | 11.0%
(latest available July 2019)
|
8.2% |
| Debt to GDP | 120% | 78% | 68.9% |
| Average Inflation | Depreciation of 5.4% | Depreciation of 1.8% | Depreciation of 1.9% |
| GCT rate | 16.5% | 15% | 15% |
| Transfer Tax | 5% of property market value | 2% of property market value | 2% of property market value |
| Stamp Duty | Approx. 4% of property market value | Flat rate $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Income Tax Threshold | $592,800.00 | $1,500,096.00 | $1,800,000.00 |
| Minimum Wage | J$6,200 (US$51) per week | J$13,000 (US$85.65) per week | J$16,000 (US$99.75) per week |
| Minimum NIS Pension | J$1,400 (US$11.50) per week | J$3,000 (US$19.77) per week | $4,620 (US$29) per week |
| Net International Reserves | US$2.3 billion | US$4.2 billion | US$5.83 billion |