Electricity generation from wind per person in Jamaica
Jamaica: Electricity generation from wind per person was 102.14 kilowatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from wind per person in Jamaica, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation from wind per person in Jamaica is 102.14 kilowatt-hours, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 7.4% on the previous year and up 137.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from wind per person in Jamaica peaked at 106.38 kilowatt-hours in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 kilowatt-hours, in 2000.
Jamaica ranks 59th of 212 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.7 kilowatt-hours | 0 kilowatt-hours | 21.92 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.85 kilowatt-hours | 18.19 kilowatt-hours | 106.38 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 96.57 kilowatt-hours | 91.62 kilowatt-hours | 102.14 kilowatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 56 North Macedonia 110.27 kilowatt-hours compare
- 57 Uzbekistan 107.95 kilowatt-hours compare
- 58 Japan 104.38 kilowatt-hours compare
- 61 Nicaragua 80.97 kilowatt-hours compare
- 62 Egypt 78.57 kilowatt-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 electricity generation from wind per person in Jamaica?
- Electricity generation from wind per person in Jamaica was 102.14 kilowatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from wind per person recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 106.38 kilowatt-hours in 2018.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from wind per person recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kilowatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Jamaica rank for electricity generation from wind per person?
- Jamaica ranks 59th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from wind per person rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 137.8%. 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 Electricity generation from wind per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.