Jamaica: Political corruption

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 Jamaica

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.180
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.173
 Min - Max 0.120 - 0.202
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.18 index points, a decline from 0.202 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.483 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Jamaica from 1960 to 2024 is 0.173 index points. The minimum value, 0.12 index points, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 0.202 index points was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Jamaica - Political corruption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Jamaica - Political corruption - historical chart - 1960-2024




Definition: Composite index that measures corruption in the executive, legislative, and judicial realms. Higher values mean less corruption.

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