Jamaica vs South Africa: Coverage of essential health services
Jamaica
74
in 2023
South Africa
74
in 2023
Jamaica rank
85th
South Africa rank
85th
Coverage of essential health services over time
- Jamaica
- South Africa
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 74 against 74 in South Africa, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Jamaica ahead.
Jamaica ranks 85th and South Africa ranks 85th of 193 countries.
Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 64.9 | 57.6 | 7.3 | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 72.4 | 66.2 | 6.2 | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 74.75 | 72.25 | 2.5 | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher coverage of essential health services, Jamaica or South Africa?
- Jamaica, at 74 against 74 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in coverage of essential health services between Jamaica and South Africa?
- 0, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and South Africa?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Jamaica and South Africa rank globally for coverage of essential health services?
- Jamaica ranks 85th and South Africa ranks 85th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Universal Health Coverage Dataset, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Coverage of essential health services. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Coverage of essential health services is measured as an index on a scale of 0 to 100 (where higher is better). This index is based on risk-standardized death rates – which give a measure of healthcare access and quality – and whether common interventions are carried out.