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Carbon intensity of electricity in Jamaica

Jamaica: 563 gCO2e/kWh (carbon intensity of electricity generation, 2024), −0.2% on 2023. It ranks #64 of 191 countries for carbon intensity of electricity (2024).

  • 563 gCO2e/kWh Latest · 2024
  • −0.2% vs 2023
  • #64of 191 countries · 2024
  • 25Records · 1 measures

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation in Jamaica

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation

Jamaica, 2000 to 2024

25 observations · 2000 to 2024

Estimates are listed as such in the table below

Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 553.7 gCO2e/kWh to 645.1 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 563 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 800 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 563
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 553.7 gCO2e/kWh to 645.1 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 563 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 800 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 563
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 553.7 gCO2e/kWh to 645.1 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 563 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 800 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 563
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 633.7 gCO2e/kWh
2001 Estimate 642.1 gCO2e/kWh
2002 Estimate 645.1 gCO2e/kWh
2003 Estimate 643.5 gCO2e/kWh
2004 Estimate 640 gCO2e/kWh
2005 Estimate 637.2 gCO2e/kWh
2006 Estimate 636 gCO2e/kWh
2007 Estimate 628.7 gCO2e/kWh
2008 Estimate 619.4 gCO2e/kWh
2009 Estimate 615.9 gCO2e/kWh
2010 Estimate 615.7 gCO2e/kWh
2011 Estimate 607.8 gCO2e/kWh
2012 Estimate 600.9 gCO2e/kWh
2013 Estimate 603.7 gCO2e/kWh
2014 Estimate 600.9 gCO2e/kWh
2015 Estimate 600.5 gCO2e/kWh
2016 Estimate 588 gCO2e/kWh
2017 Estimate 579.9 gCO2e/kWh
2018 Estimate 558.1 gCO2e/kWh
2019 Estimate 571.1 gCO2e/kWh
2020 Estimate 553.7 gCO2e/kWh
2021 Estimate 556.3 gCO2e/kWh
2022 Estimate 561.3 gCO2e/kWh
2023 Estimate 563.9 gCO2e/kWh
2024 Estimate 563 gCO2e/kWh
Source: Ember · gCO2e/kWh · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org

Every record

25 records across 1 measure, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and evidence.

MeasurePeriodValueSource
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2024 563 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2023 563.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2022 561.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2021 556.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2020 553.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2019 571.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2018 558.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2017 579.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2016 588 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2015 600.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2014 600.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2013 603.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2012 600.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2011 607.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2010 615.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2009 615.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2008 619.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2007 628.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2006 636 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2005 637.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2004 640 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2003 643.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2002 645.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2001 642.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2000 633.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember

How Jamaica ranks

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest carbon intensity of electricity figure for Jamaica?

Jamaica: 563 gCO2e/kWh carbon intensity of electricity generation in 2024, −0.2% on 2023.

How does Jamaica rank?

#64 of 191 for carbon intensity of electricity (2024, 563 gCO2e/kWh).

Where does the Jamaica data come from?

25 records from 1 document by Ember. Each figure links to its record and its original source evidence.

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StatOrigin. (2026). Carbon intensity of electricity in Jamaica [Data set]. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/jamaica

"Carbon intensity of electricity in Jamaica." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/jamaica. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

StatOrigin. "Carbon intensity of electricity in Jamaica." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 22, 2026. https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/jamaica.

@misc{statorigin_carbon_intensity_of_electricity_jamaica_2026, title = {Carbon intensity of electricity in Jamaica}, author = {{StatOrigin}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/jamaica}, note = {Data set. Accessed 2026-10-22} }