Jamaica vs South Africa: Civil Rights Score
Jamaica
7
in 2025
South Africa
7
in 2025
Jamaica rank
19th
South Africa rank
19th
Civil Rights Score over time
- Jamaica
- South Africa
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 7 against 7 in South Africa, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Jamaica ahead.
Jamaica ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 19th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Jamaica averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.67 | 7.33 | 0.3333 | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 7 | 7.2 | 0.2 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 7 | 7 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civil rights score, Jamaica or South Africa?
- Jamaica, at 7 against 7 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civil rights score between Jamaica and South Africa?
- 0, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Jamaica and South Africa rank globally for civil rights score?
- Jamaica ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 19th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Civil Rights Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which civil rights are codified in law, and the state prosecutes any violations and works to prevent discrimination.