Jamaica: Civil society participation index

The latest value from 2024 is 0.854 index points, an increase from 0.793 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.632 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Jamaica from 1960 to 2024 is 0.733 index points. The minimum value, 0.513 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.896 index points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Measures the extent to which major civil society organizations are consulted by policymakers, whether women are involved, and whether legislative candidate nomination are made in a decentralized manner.