Jamaica - Statistical capacity

Methodology assessment of statistical capacity (scale 0 - 100)

The latest value for Methodology assessment of statistical capacity (scale 0 - 100) in Jamaica was 40.00 as of 2020. Over the past 16 years, the value for this indicator has fluctuated between 80.00 in 2016 and 40.00 in 2019.

Definition: The methodology indicator measures a country’s ability to adhere to internationally recommended standards and methods. The methodology score is calculated as the weighted average of 10 underlying indicator scores. The final methodology score contributes 1/3 of the overall Statistical Capacity Indicator score.

Source: World Bank, Bulletin Board on Statistical Capacity (http://bbsc.worldbank.org).

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Year Value
2004 60.00
2005 60.00
2006 60.00
2007 60.00
2008 50.00
2009 50.00
2010 60.00
2011 60.00
2012 70.00
2013 70.00
2014 80.00
2015 80.00
2016 80.00
2017 60.00
2018 50.00
2019 40.00
2020 40.00

Overall level of statistical capacity (scale 0 - 100)

The value for Overall level of statistical capacity (scale 0 - 100) in Jamaica was 54.44 as of 2020. As the graph below shows, over the past 16 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 81.11 in 2011 and a minimum value of 54.44 in 2020.

Definition: The Statistical Capacity Indicator is a composite score assessing the capacity of a country’s statistical system. It is based on a diagnostic framework assessing the following areas: methodology; data sources; and periodicity and timeliness. Countries are scored against 25 criteria in these areas, using publicly available information and/or country input. The overall Statistical Capacity score is then calculated as a simple average of all three area scores on a scale of 0-100.

Source: World Bank, Bulletin Board on Statistical Capacity (http://bbsc.worldbank.org).

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Year Value
2004 76.67
2005 77.78
2006 76.67
2007 76.67
2008 71.11
2009 71.11
2010 74.44
2011 81.11
2012 78.89
2013 78.89
2014 78.89
2015 77.78
2016 77.78
2017 71.11
2018 62.22
2019 61.11
2020 54.44

Periodicity and timeliness assessment of statistical capacity (scale 0 - 100)

The value for Periodicity and timeliness assessment of statistical capacity (scale 0 - 100) in Jamaica was 83.33 as of 2020. As the graph below shows, over the past 16 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 93.33 in 2005 and a minimum value of 73.33 in 2016.

Definition: The periodicity and timeliness indicator assesses the availability and periodicity of key socioeconomic indicators. It measures the extent to which data are made accessible to users through transformation of source data into timely statistical outputs. The periodicity score is calculated as the weighted average of 10 underlying indicator scores. The final periodicity score contributes 1/3 of the overall Statistical Capacity Indicator score.

Source: World Bank, Bulletin Board on Statistical Capacity (http://bbsc.worldbank.org).

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Year Value
2004 90.00
2005 93.33
2006 90.00
2007 90.00
2008 83.33
2009 83.33
2010 83.33
2011 83.33
2012 86.67
2013 86.67
2014 76.67
2015 73.33
2016 73.33
2017 73.33
2018 76.67
2019 83.33
2020 83.33

Source data assessment of statistical capacity (scale 0 - 100)

The value for Source data assessment of statistical capacity (scale 0 - 100) in Jamaica was 40.00 as of 2020. As the graph below shows, over the past 16 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 100.00 in 2011 and a minimum value of 40.00 in 2020.

Definition: The source data indicator reflects whether a country conducts data collection activities in line with internationally recommended periodicity, and whether data from administrative systems are available. The source data score is calculated as the weighted average of 5 underlying indicator scores. The final source data score contributes 1/3 of the overall Statistical Capacity Indicator score.

Source: World Bank, Bulletin Board on Statistical Capacity (http://bbsc.worldbank.org).

See also:

Year Value
2004 80.00
2005 80.00
2006 80.00
2007 80.00
2008 80.00
2009 80.00
2010 80.00
2011 100.00
2012 80.00
2013 80.00
2014 80.00
2015 80.00
2016 80.00
2017 80.00
2018 60.00
2019 60.00
2020 40.00

Classification

Topic: Public Sector Indicators

Sub-Topic: Policy & institutions