What is equal resource distribution index in Jamaica?

Equal resource distribution index in Jamaica was 0.735 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Jamaica?

The highest recorded value was 0.816 in 1973.

What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Jamaica?

The lowest recorded value was 0.228 in 1900.

How does Jamaica rank for equal resource distribution index?

Jamaica ranks 62nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Jamaica?

Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. 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 Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Jamaica

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

Jamaica: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.735 in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)

0.735

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

62nd

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.816

in 1973

All-time low

0.228

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Jamaica, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, equal resource distribution index in Jamaica stood at 0.735.

The figure is up 2.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Jamaica peaked at 0.816 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0.228, in 1900.

That places Jamaica 62nd out of 175 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	0.228	0.228	0.228	10
1910s	0.228	0.228	0.228	10
1920s	0.228	0.228	0.228	10
1930s	0.264	0.264	0.264	10
1940s	0.3388	0.264	0.439	10
1950s	0.439	0.439	0.439	10
1960s	0.6206	0.48	0.658	10
1970s	0.7471	0.658	0.816	10
1980s	0.7097	0.7	0.737	10
1990s	0.705	0.705	0.705	10
2000s	0.707	0.705	0.715	10
2010s	0.7168	0.694	0.748	10
2020s	0.7658	0.735	0.803	6

Countries ranked near Jamaica

59 Botswana 0.751 compare
60 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.743 compare
61 Vietnam 0.738 compare
62 Cuba 0.735 compare
64 Armenia 0.733 compare
65 Finland 0.731 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More reference data data for Jamaica

Spring temperature anomalies 0.4942 °C (2026)
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 equal resource distribution index in Jamaica?: Equal resource distribution index in Jamaica was 0.735 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Jamaica?: The highest recorded value was 0.816 in 1973.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Jamaica?: The lowest recorded value was 0.228 in 1900.
How does Jamaica rank for equal resource distribution index?: Jamaica ranks 62nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Jamaica?: Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. 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 Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.