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8.1.1a Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita

8.1.1a Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita

Country 2014 2015 2016
Jamaica 0.465 0.717 1.232

Data Producing Entities/ Custodian: STATIN
Conceptual Framework(s): SNA 1993
Comments/ Exceptions: Annual growth rate of per capita GDP at constant 2007 prices

 

 
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8.1.1a Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita in the Sustainable Development Goals

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8. Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
8. Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all

8. Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all

Roughly half the world’s population still lives on the equivalent of about US$2 a day. And in too many places, having a job doesn’t guarantee the ability to escape from poverty. This slow and uneven progress requires us to rethink and retool our economic and social policies aimed at eradicating poverty.

A continued lack of decent work opportunities, insufficient investments and under-consumption lead to an erosion of the basic social contract underlying democratic societies: that all must share in progress. The creation of quality jobs will remain a major challenge for almost all economies well beyond 2015.

Sustainable economic growth will require societies to create the conditions that allow people to have quality jobs that stimulate the economy while not harming the environment. Job opportunities and decent working conditions are also required for the whole working age population.

Related 8.1.1a Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita Targets

8.1

Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries