What is clientelism index in Jamaica?

Clientelism index in Jamaica was 0.297 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Jamaica?

The highest recorded value was 0.702 in 1956.

What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Jamaica?

The lowest recorded value was 0.297 in 2025.

How does Jamaica rank for clientelism index?

Jamaica ranks 129th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is clientelism index rising or falling in Jamaica?

Over the last ten years it is down 49.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Jamaica data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Clientelism Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Clientelism Index in Jamaica

Name: Clientelism Index in Jamaica
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Jamaica: Clientelism Index was 0.297 in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)

0.297

Change on year

down 36.7%

World rank

129th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.702

in 1956

All-time low

0.297

in 2025

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Clientelism Index in Jamaica, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, clientelism index in Jamaica stood at 0.297. That is the lowest value across all 126 years on record.

That represents a change of down 36.7% on the previous year and down 49.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, clientelism index in Jamaica peaked at 0.702 in 1956 and was at its lowest, 0.297, in 2025.

That places Jamaica 129th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 126 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.3837	0.375	0.39	10
1910s	0.3762	0.376	0.378	10
1920s	0.37	0.362	0.378	10
1930s	0.3725	0.372	0.373	10
1940s	0.513	0.373	0.61	10
1950s	0.647	0.611	0.702	10
1960s	0.6572	0.623	0.702	10
1970s	0.6482	0.636	0.673	10
1980s	0.6529	0.638	0.685	10
1990s	0.5544	0.508	0.638	10
2000s	0.5302	0.507	0.605	10
2010s	0.5676	0.501	0.605	10
2020s	0.4437	0.297	0.491	6

Countries ranked near Jamaica

130 Palestine 0.284 compare
131 Barbados 0.28 compare
132 South Africa 0.259 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Jamaica

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Summer temperature anomalies 0.833 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.9087 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 1.32 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.994 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 233.16 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is clientelism index in Jamaica?: Clientelism index in Jamaica was 0.297 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Jamaica?: The highest recorded value was 0.702 in 1956.
What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Jamaica?: The lowest recorded value was 0.297 in 2025.
How does Jamaica rank for clientelism index?: Jamaica ranks 129th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is clientelism index rising or falling in Jamaica?: Over the last ten years it is down 49.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Jamaica data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Clientelism Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Clientelism Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 24,366 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Composite index measuring the extent to which politics hinge on clientelistic exchanges of targeted goods, jobs, or cash for electoral support; higher values denote more pervasive clientelism.