Policy Implementation (PO) in Jamaica
Jamaica: Policy Implementation (PO) was 60.65 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Policy Implementation (PO) in Jamaica, 2007–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for policy implementation (po) in Jamaica is 60.65, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is down 39.3% on the previous year and down 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, policy implementation (po) in Jamaica peaked at 100 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 60.65, in 2018.
That places Jamaica 47th out of 47 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Policy Implementation (PO) 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 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 60.65 | -39.3% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 60.65 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 123.27, 49% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 60.65 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 104.34, 58% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 3 |
| 2010s | 95.63 | 60.65 | 100 | 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 policy implementation (po) in Jamaica?
- Policy implementation (po) in Jamaica was 60.65 in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest policy implementation (po) recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
- What is the lowest policy implementation (po) recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.65 in 2018.
- How does Jamaica rank for policy implementation (po)?
- Jamaica ranks 47th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is policy implementation (po) rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Policy Implementation (PO) (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).