Share of electricity generation from gas in Jamaica
Jamaica: Share of electricity generation from gas was 56.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from gas in Jamaica, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of electricity generation from gas in Jamaica stood at 56.9%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 109.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from gas in Jamaica peaked at 58.9% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Jamaica ranks 37th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.9% | 0.0% | 27.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.1% | 53.2% | 58.9% | 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 share of electricity generation from gas in Jamaica?
- Share of electricity generation from gas in Jamaica was 56.9% 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 gas recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 58.9% in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from gas recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Jamaica rank for share of electricity generation from gas?
- Jamaica ranks 37th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- 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 gas. 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.