Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Jamaica
Jamaica: Share of electricity generation from solar and wind was 8.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar and wind 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 solar and wind in Jamaica is 8.9%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 193.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Jamaica peaked at 9.3% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Jamaica ranks 89th of 211 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.
Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.4% | — |
| 2005 | 0.7% | +61.8% |
| 2006 | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 0.8% | +23.8% |
| 2008 | 1.2% | +43.3% |
| 2009 | 1.4% | +15.4% |
| 2010 | 1.2% | -15.1% |
| 2011 | 2.1% | +78.3% |
| 2012 | 2.6% | +23.6% |
| 2013 | 2.8% | +9.6% |
| 2014 | 3.1% | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 3.3% | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 4.9% | +49.8% |
| 2017 | 6.6% | +35.1% |
| 2018 | 8.8% | +33.5% |
| 2019 | 7.8% | -12.2% |
| 2020 | 9.3% | +20.5% |
| 2021 | 9.0% | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 8.9% | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 8.4% | -5.9% |
| 2024 | 8.9% | +6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.3% | 1.2% | 8.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.9% | 8.4% | 9.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 86 Martinique 9.3% compare
- 87 Solomon Islands 9.1% compare
- 88 Barbados 9.0% compare
- 90 Norway 8.8% compare
- 91 Saint Kitts and Nevis 8.7% compare
- 92 United Arab Emirates 8.7% compare
More energy & mining data for Jamaica
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Jamaica?
- Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Jamaica was 8.9% 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 solar and wind recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 9.3% in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar and wind recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Jamaica rank for share of electricity generation from solar and wind?
- Jamaica ranks 89th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from solar and wind rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 193.1%. 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 and wind. 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.