Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Jamaica
Jamaica: Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate was 0.4438 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.4438 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 400.4%
World rank
62nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
27.12 % change on previous year
in 1953
All-time low
-6.3 % change on previous year
in 1977
Years of data
125
1901–2025
Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Jamaica, 1901–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Jamaica stood at 0.4438 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 400.4% on the previous year and up 412.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Jamaica peaked at 27.12 % change on previous year in 1953 and was at its lowest, -6.3 % change on previous year, in 1977.
That places Jamaica 62nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1902 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1903 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1904 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1905 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1906 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1907 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1908 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1909 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1910 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1911 | -0.578 % change on previous year | — |
| 1912 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1913 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1914 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1915 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1916 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1917 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1918 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1919 | 0.5814 % change on previous year | — |
| 1920 | -0.578 % change on previous year | -199.4% |
| 1921 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1922 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1923 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1924 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1925 | 1.16 % change on previous year | — |
| 1926 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1927 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1928 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1929 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1930 | 1.72 % change on previous year | — |
| 1931 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1932 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1933 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1934 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1935 | 1.13 % change on previous year | — |
| 1936 | -0.5587 % change on previous year | -149.4% |
| 1937 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1938 | 0.5618 % change on previous year | — |
| 1939 | -0.5587 % change on previous year | -199.4% |
| 1940 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1941 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1943 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1944 | 23.03 % change on previous year | — |
| 1945 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -82.2% |
| 1946 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -68.0% |
| 1947 | 1.73 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 1948 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1949 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1950 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1951 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 0.4255 % change on previous year | — |
| 1953 | 27.12 % change on previous year | +6272.9% |
| 1954 | 12.33 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
| 1955 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -80.8% |
| 1956 | 4.64 % change on previous year | +95.4% |
| 1957 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1958 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1959 | -1.66 % change on previous year | — |
| 1960 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -218.6% |
| 1961 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1962 | 11.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -80.3% |
| 1964 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1965 | -1.46 % change on previous year | — |
| 1966 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1967 | -5.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1968 | -0.5222 % change on previous year | -90.8% |
| 1969 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -351.3% |
| 1970 | 2.07 % change on previous year | +57.9% |
| 1971 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1972 | 0.2538 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 0.7595 % change on previous year | +199.2% |
| 1974 | -0.7538 % change on previous year | -199.2% |
| 1975 | 0.2532 % change on previous year | -133.6% |
| 1976 | 0.2525 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1977 | -6.3 % change on previous year | -2593.7% |
| 1978 | -1.34 % change on previous year | -78.7% |
| 1979 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -262.2% |
| 1980 | 3.73 % change on previous year | +71.3% |
| 1981 | -4.88 % change on previous year | -230.8% |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 0.5405 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | 10.75 % change on previous year | +1889.2% |
| 1985 | 0.4854 % change on previous year | -95.5% |
| 1986 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 0.9662 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | 3.11 % change on previous year | +221.9% |
| 1990 | 3.94 % change on previous year | +26.8% |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0.6696 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 4.88 % change on previous year | +628.5% |
| 1994 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -43.7% |
| 1995 | 0.6173 % change on previous year | -77.5% |
| 1996 | 0.2045 % change on previous year | -66.9% |
| 1997 | 1.84 % change on previous year | +798.2% |
| 1998 | 4.61 % change on previous year | +150.9% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 5.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 3.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 9.01 % change on previous year | +191.0% |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 1.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0.6359 % change on previous year | -67.3% |
| 2007 | 1.74 % change on previous year | +173.3% |
| 2008 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0.3058 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | -0.7622 % change on previous year | -349.2% |
| 2012 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -422.5% |
| 2013 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 0.8837 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +81.7% |
| 2018 | -1.15 % change on previous year | -171.6% |
| 2019 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -289.7% |
| 2020 | -0.1422 % change on previous year | -106.5% |
| 2021 | -1.57 % change on previous year | +1001.6% |
| 2022 | 0.1447 % change on previous year | -109.2% |
| 2023 | -2.17 % change on previous year | -1597.8% |
| 2024 | -0.1477 % change on previous year | -93.2% |
| 2025 | 0.4438 % change on previous year | -400.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1910s | 0.0003 % change on previous year | -0.578 % change on previous year | 0.5814 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.0585 % change on previous year | -0.578 % change on previous year | 1.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.2299 % change on previous year | -0.5587 % change on previous year | 1.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 3.02 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 23.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 4.52 % change on previous year | -1.66 % change on previous year | 27.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.92 % change on previous year | -5.67 % change on previous year | 11.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.2624 % change on previous year | -6.3 % change on previous year | 2.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.47 % change on previous year | -4.88 % change on previous year | 10.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.95 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 4.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.32 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 9.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7321 % change on previous year | -1.15 % change on previous year | 2.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.5727 % change on previous year | -2.17 % change on previous year | 0.4438 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 59 Solomon Islands 0.5597 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Greece 0.531 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Germany 0.5141 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Colombia 0.1805 % change on previous year compare
- 64 United Arab Emirates 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Azerbaijan 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Benin 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Bahrain 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Bhutan 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Switzerland 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Costa Rica 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Djibouti 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Eritrea 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 France 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Hong Kong 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Malta 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Myanmar 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Montenegro 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Norway 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 North Korea 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Palestine 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Saudi Arabia 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 El Salvador 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Sao Tome and Principe 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Syria 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Turkmenistan 0 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Vatican 0 % change on previous year
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- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Jamaica?
- Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Jamaica was 0.4438 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 27.12 % change on previous year in 1953.
- What is the lowest key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.3 % change on previous year in 1977.
- How does Jamaica rank for key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate?
- Jamaica ranks 62nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Key features of liberal 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 Key features of liberal democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Key features of liberal democracy V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Key features of liberal democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.