Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Jamaica
Jamaica: Fossil fuel consumption by fuel was 8.08 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Jamaica, 1980–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Jamaica stood at 8.08 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of down 9.2% on the previous year and up 134.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Jamaica peaked at 8.9 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1980.
Jamaica ranks 95th of 219 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8323 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 3.44 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.84 terawatt-hours | 7.19 terawatt-hours | 8.9 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
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 59.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Jamaica?
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Jamaica was 8.08 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption by fuel recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 8.9 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption by fuel recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1980.
- How does Jamaica rank for fossil fuel consumption by fuel?
- Jamaica ranks 95th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel consumption by fuel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours.