Kingston is the capital city of Jamaica with a population of 937,700 inhabitants. Discover its history, landmarks, and cultural heritage.
Notable personalities born in Kingston include: Raheem Sterling, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Sean Paul, Patrick Ewing, Shaggy.
Kingston in Jamaica
Population
960,060
(2026 estimate)
Area
22.0
km²
Elevation
9
m
Density
43,639
inh./km²
Coordinates
18.0° N
76.8° W
76.8° W
Capital
Kingston Population Evolution
The population of Kingston in 2026 is estimated to 960,060 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.
Population Summary
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 580,000 | |
| 2025 | 937,700 | +61.7% |
Interactive Map of Kingston
Points of Interest
What to see in Kingston
Independence Park
Sabina Park
Bob Marley Museum
Kingston Harbour
Black Ark Studios
National Heroes Park
Famous People Born in Kingston
Patrick Ewing
coach
Born 1962
Shaggy
composer
Born 1968
Sean Paul
singer
Born 1973
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
sprinter
Born 1986
Raheem Sterling
association football player
Born 1994
Sister Cities of Kingston
Sister cities, also known as twin cities, are formal partnerships between cities in different countries to promote cultural and commercial ties.
This list is based on publicly available structured data and may differ slightly from official municipal publications.
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