Renewable electricity generation by source in Jamaica
Jamaica: Renewable electricity generation by source was 0.29 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Renewable electricity generation by source in Jamaica, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Pinto et al. (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, renewable electricity generation by source in Jamaica stood at 0.29 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of up 7.4% on the previous year and up 141.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable electricity generation by source in Jamaica peaked at 0.3 terawatt-hours in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 2000.
That places Jamaica 73rd 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 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.06 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.165 terawatt-hours | 0.05 terawatt-hours | 0.3 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.274 terawatt-hours | 0.26 terawatt-hours | 0.29 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 70 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.37 terawatt-hours compare
- 70 Guatemala 0.37 terawatt-hours compare
- 72 Tunisia 0.33 terawatt-hours compare
- 74 Bolivia 0.28 terawatt-hours compare
- 74 Montenegro 0.28 terawatt-hours compare
- 76 Puerto Rico 0.23 terawatt-hours compare
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 renewable electricity generation by source in Jamaica?
- Renewable electricity generation by source in Jamaica was 0.29 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Pinto et al. (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable electricity generation by source recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3 terawatt-hours in 2018.
- What is the lowest renewable electricity generation by source recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Jamaica rank for renewable electricity generation by source?
- Jamaica ranks 73rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is renewable electricity generation by source rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Pinto et al. (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Renewable electricity generation by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours.