Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index) in Jamaica
Jamaica: Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index) was 102.64 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Independence and Accountability (IA) in Jamaica, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, independence and accountability (ia) in Jamaica stood at 102.64.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, independence and accountability (ia) in Jamaica peaked at 105.23 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 100, in 2007.
That places Jamaica 34th out of 47 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index) in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 100 | — |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 104.24 | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 104.24 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 104.24 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 105.23 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 105.23 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 102.64 | -2.5% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 102.64 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 104.02, 99% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 102.64 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 104.62, 98% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 102.87 | 100 | 105.23 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More financial sector data for Jamaica
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 13.2 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 9.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 13.2 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is independence and accountability (ia) in Jamaica?
- Independence and accountability (ia) in Jamaica was 102.64 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest independence and accountability (ia) recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 105.23 in 2016.
- What is the lowest independence and accountability (ia) recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- How does Jamaica rank for independence and accountability (ia)?
- Jamaica ranks 34th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is independence and accountability (ia) rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Independence and Accountability (IA) (Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Monetary policy framework comprises the structures in place that enable and guide the conduct of monetary policy. In this project, we provide a multidimensional characterization of monetary policy frameworks across three pillars: Independence and Accountability, Policy and Operational Strategy, and Communications (IAPOC). This database covers 50 advanced economies, emerging markets, and low-income developing countries, from 2007 to 2018 (being extended).