Jamaica

Compared globally, Jamaica’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.

Index

In the case of Jamaica, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 8 index points, from 66 in 1995 to 74 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Protection dimension has remained stable over time, suggesting stagnation in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Jamaica is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of tropical cyclones in 2004 (affecting 13% of the population), 2012 and 2024.

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See below to compare Jamaica against other countries in the region of Latin America & Caribbean.