Jamaica vs South Korea: Democratic Features Index
Jamaica
8
in 2025
South Korea
8
in 2025
Jamaica rank
14th
South Korea rank
14th
Democratic Features Index over time
- Jamaica
- South Korea
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 8 against 8 in South Korea, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
Jamaica ranks 14th and South Korea ranks 14th of 128 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.5 | 8.88 | 0.3833 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 8.28 | 8.57 | 0.29 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 8.08 | 8.38 | 0.3 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher democratic features index, Jamaica or South Korea?
- Jamaica, at 8 against 8 in South Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in democratic features index between Jamaica and South Korea?
- 0, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and South Korea?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Jamaica and South Korea rank globally for democratic features index?
- Jamaica ranks 14th and South Korea ranks 14th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Democratic Features Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Captures the extent of democratic features β political participation, rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic).