Categories in Portmore
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Portmore
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 171 | — |
| Shopping | 104 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 87 | — |
| Beauty salons | 66 | — |
| Clothing stores | 56 | — |
| Education | 54 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 54 | — |
| Religion | 49 | 46 years |
| Car repair | 44 | — |
| Churches | 42 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 37 | — |
| Corporate management | 37 | — |
Portmore Facts
| Area | 21.4 km² |
| Population | 107,419 |
| Male Population | 52,086 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 55,333 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +24.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -13.3% |
| Median Age | 27.6 years (Male: 26.7, Female: 28.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,827 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Braeton, Greater Portmore, Gregory Park, Waterford, Portmore Pines |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 17.95032, -76.88215 |
| Postal Codes | JMACE11, JMACE13 |
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Portmore Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 86,073 | 107,350 | 123,866 | 134,662 | 107,419 | 105,695 | 103,756 |
| Population Density | 4,015.1 / km² | 5,007.6 / km² | 5,778 / km² | 6,281.6 / km² | 5,010.8 / km² | 4,930.4 / km² | 4,839.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPortmore Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 13.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portmore | +24.8% | +0.1% | -13.3% |
| Saint Catherine Parish | — | — | — |
| Jamaica | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Portmore Median Age
Median Age: 27.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portmore | 27.6 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| Saint Catherine Parish | 27.6 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| Jamaica | 27.7 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Portmore Population Density
Population Density: 5,011 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portmore | 107,419 | 21.4 km² | 5,011 / km² |
| Saint Catherine Parish | 541,647 | 1,188.3 km² | 456 / km² |
| Jamaica | 2.8 million | 10,985.3 km² | 252 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Portmore Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Portmore
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Portmore
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Portmore
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Portmore Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $9,806 | $13,025 | $10,670 | $12,353 | $12,051 | $11,171 | $10,221 | $11,827 |
| Total GDP | $1.5B | $2B | $1.8B | $2B | $2B | $1.8B | $1.7B | $2B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Portmore CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portmore | 443,761 tn | 4.13 tn | 20,700.2 tons/km² |
| Saint Catherine Parish | 2,180,994 tn | 4.03 tn | 1,835.4 tons/km² |
| Jamaica | 10,854,676 tn | 3.92 tn | 988.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Portmore CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 443,761 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.13 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20,700.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/18 | 2:28 AM | 3.4 | 42.1 km | 10,000 m | 2km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/18 | 6:46 PM | 3.3 | 29 km | 10,000 m | 4km SW of Richmond, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 6:53 PM | 4 | 37.8 km | 14,190 m | 6km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/16 | 6:00 PM | 4.3 | 40 km | 10,000 m | 6km ENE of Yallahs, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/16 | 4:42 AM | 3.7 | 48.5 km | 15,160 m | 5km WNW of Kellits, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/14 | 1:44 AM | 3.3 | 23.3 km | 10,000 m | 7km N of Stony Hill, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/13 | 5:34 AM | 3.2 | 34.7 km | 16,480 m | 10km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/13 | 1:20 AM | 3.2 | 12.1 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/11 | 9:29 AM | 4.2 | 31.9 km | 4,900 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:06 AM | 3.9 | 14.6 km | 16,100 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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