Jamaica: Corruption perceptions - Transparency International

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 Jamaica

Corruption Perceptions Index, 100 = no corruption

 Latest value 44
 Year 2023
 Measure points
 Data availability 2003 - 2023
 Average 38
 Min - Max 30 - 44
 Source Transparency International
The latest value from 2023 is 44 points, unchanged from 44 points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 43 points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Jamaica from 2003 to 2023 is 38 points. The minimum value, 30 points, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 44 points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Jamaica - Corruption perceptions - Transparency International - historical chart - 2003-2023




Definition: The Corruption Perceptions Index is an indicator of perceptions of public sector corruption, i.e. administrative and political corruption. The indicator values are determined by using information from surveys and assessments of corruption, collected by a variety of reputable institutions.

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 Informal economy, MIMIC method 37.60 2020 percent
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