Jamaica

Population Statistics

2,950,210

Total Population

442,532

Population with a disability

according to World Health Organization’s 15% estimate

Election Dates

30 March 2007

Ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Constitution of Jamaica (1962, last amended 1999)

Updated: June 2015

Section 37, subsection (1) states:

Subject to the provisions of subsection (2) of this section a person shall be qualified to be registered as an elector for elections to the House of Representatives if, and shall not be so qualified unless, he is

  • (a) a citizen of Jamaica resident in Jamaica at the date of registration, or
  • (b) Commonwealth citizen (other than a citizen of Jamaica) who is resident in Jamaica at the date of registration and who has been so resident for at least twelve months immediately preceding that date, and has attained the prescribed age.

 

Excerpt from the Constitution of Jamaica (1962, last amended 1999)