Democracy, annual growth rate in Jamaica
Jamaica: Democracy, annual growth rate was -14.29 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-14.29 % change on previous year
World rank
132nd
of 161 countries
All-time high
33.33 % change on previous year
in 1955
All-time low
-20 % change on previous year
in 1977
Years of data
72
1954–2025
Democracy, annual growth rate in Jamaica, 1954–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded -14.29 % change on previous year for democracy, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 14.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, democracy, annual growth rate in Jamaica peaked at 33.33 % change on previous year in 1955 and was at its lowest, -20 % change on previous year, in 1977.
Jamaica ranks 132nd of 161 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Democracy, annual growth rate in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1955 | 33.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1956 | 25 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 1957 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1958 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1959 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1960 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1961 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1964 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1965 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1966 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1968 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1969 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | -20 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | 25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | 20 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 33.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | -12.5 % change on previous year | -137.5% |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2023 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2024 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2025 | -14.29 % change on previous year | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 9.72 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 33.33 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -2 % change on previous year | -20 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.5 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 20 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.33 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 33.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.46 % change on previous year | -14.29 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 131 United States of America -12.5 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Portugal -14.29 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Slovenia -14.29 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Republic of Moldova -16.67 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Maldives -16.67 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Jamaica
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.045 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0003 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1508 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0583 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.8486 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democracy, annual growth rate in Jamaica?
- Democracy, annual growth rate in Jamaica was -14.29 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 33.33 % change on previous year in 1955.
- What is the lowest democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -20 % change on previous year in 1977.
- How does Jamaica rank for democracy, annual growth rate?
- Jamaica ranks 132nd out of 161 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Democracy, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Democracy V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.