Jamaica vs South Africa: Civil Liberties Score
Jamaica
47
in 2025
South Africa
47
in 2025
Jamaica rank
68th
South Africa rank
68th
Civil Liberties Score over time
- Jamaica
- South Africa
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 47 against 47 in South Africa, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2003 it was South Africa ahead.
Jamaica ranks 68th and South Africa ranks 68th of 197 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Jamaica averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.29 | 51 | 8.71 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 41.3 | 46.8 | 5.5 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 46.5 | 46.33 | 0.1667 | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil liberties score, Jamaica or South Africa?
- Jamaica, at 47 against 47 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil liberties score between Jamaica and South Africa?
- 0, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2025.
- How do Jamaica and South Africa rank globally for civil liberties score?
- Jamaica ranks 68th and South Africa ranks 68th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Civil Liberties Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The variable identifies the fine-grained extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Higher scores indicate more liberties.