Guyana vs Jamaica: Civil liberties rating
Guyana
2
in 2025
Jamaica
2
in 2025
Guyana rank
121st
Jamaica rank
121st
Civil liberties rating over time
- Guyana
- Jamaica
How they compare
Guyana currently reports 2 against 2 in Jamaica, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Jamaica ahead.
Guyana ranks 121st and Jamaica ranks 121st of 199 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Guyana averaged higher in 4 and Jamaica in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guyana | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.5 | 2.5 | 1 | Guyana |
| 1980s | 4.67 | 2.67 | 2 | Guyana |
| 1990s | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0 | — |
| 2000s | 2.5 | 2.9 | 0.4 | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 3 | 2.8 | 0.2 | Guyana |
| 2020s | 2.67 | 2 | 0.6667 | Guyana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties rating, Guyana or Jamaica?
- Guyana, at 2 against 2 in Jamaica as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties rating between Guyana and Jamaica?
- 0, with Guyana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guyana and Jamaica?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2025.
- How do Guyana and Jamaica rank globally for civil liberties rating?
- Guyana ranks 121st and Jamaica ranks 121st of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Civil liberties rating. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Identifies the extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Lower ratings indicate more liberties.