Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Jamaica
Jamaica: Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal was 0.44 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Jamaica, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Jamaica is 0.44, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 10.0% on the previous year and up 238.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Jamaica peaked at 0.44 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.
That places Jamaica 94th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.029 | 0 | 0.06 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.186 | 0.05 | 0.36 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.406 | 0.39 | 0.44 | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Jamaica
- Fuel imports 26.9% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 0.3% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 37.6% (2023)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 28.8% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 26.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 59.89 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Jamaica?
- Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Jamaica was 0.44 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 0.44 in 2024.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
- How does Jamaica rank for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal?
- Jamaica ranks 94th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 238.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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