Dominican Republic vs Jamaica
Dominican Republic comes out ahead of Jamaica on 243 of 468 statistics where one end is better, to 219 with 6 ties. Dominican Republic leads on Manufacturing & Mining, Travel and Economics and 2 more categories. Jamaica leads on Environment, Law and Politics & Government and 3 more categories.
468 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 6 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 243
- Avg. percentile
- 46
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 219
- Avg. percentile
- 46
- Categories led
- 6
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Dominican Republic | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,609,500 84th of 235 | 2,833,403 142nd of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 73.9 114th of 215 | 71.6 140th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $28,721 71st of 184 | $13,291 116th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 5.09% 92nd of 181 | 3.29% 50th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 99.5% tied 130th of 214 | 97.7% tied 142nd of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 27.7 145th of 195 | 16.4 tied 116th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $11,059 78th of 185 | $8,003 92nd of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Manufacturing & MiningDominican Republic · 3 statistics
- EnvironmentJamaica · 39 statistics
- TravelDominican Republic · 10 statistics
- LawJamaica · 6 statistics
- EconomicsDominican Republic · 74 statistics
- EducationDominican Republic · 10 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentJamaica · 40 statistics
- Tech & BusinessDominican Republic · 21 statistics
- Crime & SafetyJamaica · 47 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyJamaica · 33 statistics
- HealthJamaica · 196 statistics
- PopulationEven · 17 statistics
- CultureEven · 67 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Dominican Republic | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
| Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country | 0.07% tied 101st of 124 | 0.7% 25th of 124 |
| GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country | 5% tied 34th of 189 | 2.1% tied 153rd of 189 |
| Nurses and MidwivesNurse Vacancies by Country | 6.62 per 10k 170th of 193 | 65.53 per 10k 51st of 193 |
| Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Females)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 10.8 per 100k 123rd of 183 | 1.4 per 100k tied 11th of 183 |
| Vacc. Rate HIB3Vaccination Rates by Country | 86.0% tied 123rd of 192 | 99.0% tied 1st of 192 |
| EPI Air PollutionEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 28.76 141st of 173 | 80.4 38th of 173 |
| Vacc. Rate HEPB3Vaccination Rates by Country | 86.0% tied 119th of 189 | 99.0% tied 1st of 189 |
| Vacc. Rate DTP3Vaccination Rates by Country | 87.0% tied 121st of 193 | 99.0% tied 1st of 193 |
| % Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country | 0.73% tied 120th of 185 | 0.31% tied 16th of 185 |
| Debt as % of GNICountries Without Debt | 19.2% 51st of 206 | 83.4% 165th of 206 |
| Climate ChangeGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 37.3 118th of 179 | 54.3 23rd of 179 |
| Access Tt Justice (0-4)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 1.9 tied 148th of 198 | 3.1 tied 42nd of 198 |
| Total Incidence RateTuberculosis Rate by Country | 51 per 100k tied 117th of 208 | 2 per 100k tied 8th of 208 |
| Criminal Networks Index (OCI)What Country Has the Most Gangs | 5.5 tied 75th of 193 | 8 tied 174th of 193 |
| V-Dem ECI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.46 tied 121st of 175 | 0.81 tied 32nd of 175 |
| Male Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country | 13.96 per 100k tied 111th of 204 | 3.1 per 100k 13th of 204 |
| Vacc. Rate POL3Vaccination Rates by Country | 88.0% tied 112th of 192 | 98.0% tied 19th of 192 |
| Electricity Cost per kWhCost of Electricity by Country | $0.12 59th of 144 | $0.29 125th of 144 |
| Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $31.00 tied 78th of 231 | $35.00 tied 183rd of 231 |
| Water Stress RankWater Stress by Country | 87th 78th best of 163 | 160th 5th best of 163 |
| Water Scarcity RankingCountries with Water Scarcity | 87th 77th best of 163 | 160th 5th best of 163 |
| Individual Capital Gains Tax Rate (Standard Pct)Capital Gains Tax by Country | 27.0% tied 124th of 150 | 15.0% tied 44th of 150 |
| Broadband Cost per MonthInternet Cost by Country | $15.96 66th of 205 | $42.18 156th of 205 |
| % of Population Given at Least 1 Dose COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country | 68.0% tied 98th of 200 | 24.0% 186th of 200 |
| CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDPCO₂ Emissions by Country | 0.12 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 83rd of 198 | 0.28 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 170th of 198 |
| Heart Disease ASR Death Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 369 per 100k 156th of 204 | 221 per 100k 73rd of 204 |
| Cost of Living Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 34.3 50th of 136 | 50.3 105th of 136 |
| Criminal Actors Score (GOCI)Crime Rate by Country | 5.0 tied 80th of 192 | 6.8 tied 158th of 192 |
| Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country | 8.02 per 100k 90th of 204 | 1.75 per 100k tied 8th of 204 |
| EIU Political Participation ScoreDemocracy Index by Country | 7.22 tied 24th of 165 | 5 tied 89th of 165 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Dominican Republic or Jamaica?
- Dominican Republic comes out ahead of Jamaica on 243 of 468 statistics where one end is better, to 219 with 6 ties. Dominican Republic leads on Manufacturing & Mining, Travel and Economics and 2 more categories. Jamaica leads on Environment, Law and Politics & Government and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Dominican Republic or Jamaica?
- Dominican Republic has a population of 11,609,500 (84th of 235 countries) and Jamaica has 2,833,403 (142nd of 235).
- How do Dominican Republic and Jamaica compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Dominican Republic 73.9 (114th of 215), Jamaica 71.6 (140th of 215) among countries. Dominican Republic ranks better.
- How do Dominican Republic and Jamaica compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Dominican Republic $28,721 (71st of 184), Jamaica $13,291 (116th of 184) among countries. Dominican Republic ranks better.
- Where does Dominican Republic beat Jamaica most clearly?
- Dominican Republic ranks far ahead on GDP Growth IMF (GDP Growth by Country): 5% vs 2.1%; Debt as % of GNI (Countries Without Debt): 19.2% vs 83.4%; Criminal Networks Index (OCI) (What Country Has the Most Gangs): 5.5 vs 8.
- Where does Jamaica beat Dominican Republic most clearly?
- Jamaica ranks far ahead on Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 0.7% vs 0.07%; Nurses and Midwives (Nurse Vacancies by Country): 65.53 per 10k vs 6.62 per 10k; Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Females) (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 1.4 per 100k vs 10.8 per 100k.
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