Proportion of population subjected to physical assault in the in Jamaica

Jamaica: Proportion of population subjected to physical assault in the was 1.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.7%
World rank
7th
of 24 countries
All-time high
11.9%
in 2010
All-time low
0.9%
in 2016
Years of data
5
2010–2023

Proportion of population subjected to physical assault in the in Jamaica, 2010–2023

02.557.51012.52010201620232010: 11.92013: 32016: 0.92019: 2.42023: 1.7

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

In 2023, proportion of population subjected to physical assault in the in Jamaica stood at 1.7%.

That represents a change of down 43.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of population subjected to physical assault in the in Jamaica peaked at 11.9% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.9%, in 2016.

That places Jamaica 7th out of 24 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Proportion of population subjected to physical assault in the in Jamaica, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of population subjected to physical assault in the previous 12 months, by sex (%) in Jamaica, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 11.9%
2013 3.0% -74.8%
2016 0.9% -70.0%
2019 2.4% +163.3%
2023 1.7% -28.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 4.5% 0.9% 11.9% 4
2020s 1.7% 1.7% 1.7% 1

Countries ranked near Jamaica

  1. 4 Iceland 2.4% compare
  2. 5 Peru 2.3% compare
  3. 6 Estonia 1.8% compare
  4. 7 Australia 1.7% compare
  5. 7 United Kingdom (England and Wales) 1.7% compare
  6. 10 United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) 1.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population subjected to physical assault in the in Jamaica?
Proportion of population subjected to physical assault in the in Jamaica was 1.7% in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest proportion of population subjected to physical assault in the recorded in Jamaica?
The highest recorded value was 11.9% in 2010.
What is the lowest proportion of population subjected to physical assault in the recorded in Jamaica?
The lowest recorded value was 0.9% in 2016.
How does Jamaica rank for proportion of population subjected to physical assault in the?
Jamaica ranks 7th out of 24 countries with data for 2023.
Is proportion of population subjected to physical assault in the rising or falling in Jamaica?
Over the last ten years it is down 43.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jamaica data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of population subjected to physical assault in the previous 12 months, by sex (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of population subjected to physical assault in the previous 12 months, by sex (%)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
25 places, 274 data points, 2003–2024
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