Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Jamaica
Jamaica: Share of electricity generation from bioenergy was 1.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Jamaica, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Jamaica is 1.2%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and down 65.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Jamaica peaked at 4.7% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2003.
That places Jamaica 71st out of 213 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 | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.1% | 1.3% | 4.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 68 New Zealand 1.3% compare
- 69 Myanmar 1.2% compare
- 70 Madagascar 1.2% compare
- 72 Greece 1.2% compare
- 73 Philippines 1.2% compare
- 74 Mali 1.2% 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 share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Jamaica?
- Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Jamaica was 1.2% in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from bioenergy recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 4.7% in 2016.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from bioenergy recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2003.
- How does Jamaica rank for share of electricity generation from bioenergy?
- Jamaica ranks 71st out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from bioenergy rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of electricity generation from bioenergy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.