Share of electricity generation from solar in Jamaica
Jamaica: Share of electricity generation from solar was 3.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar 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 solar in Jamaica stood at 3.0%. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.9% on the previous year and up 1,198.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar in Jamaica peaked at 3.0% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Jamaica 109th 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.0% | 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 solar in Jamaica?
- Share of electricity generation from solar in Jamaica was 3.0% 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 solar recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 3.0% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Jamaica rank for share of electricity generation from solar?
- Jamaica ranks 109th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from solar rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,198.8%. 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 solar. 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.