Installed solar energy capacity in Jamaica
Jamaica: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.1166 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Jamaica, 2001–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in Jamaica is 0.1166 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 2,737.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Jamaica peaked at 0.1166 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 gigawatts, in 2001.
Jamaica ranks 112th of 218 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0003 gigawatts | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0.0007 gigawatts | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.0263 gigawatts | 0.001 gigawatts | 0.107 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1109 gigawatts | 0.107 gigawatts | 0.1166 gigawatts | 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 installed solar energy capacity in Jamaica?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Jamaica was 0.1166 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1166 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 gigawatts in 2001.
- How does Jamaica rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Jamaica ranks 112th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,737.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Installed solar energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.