Jamaica Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions

Jamaica generated 4.92 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 56.9%, followed by other fossil (30.5%) and wind (5.9%). Demand was 4.92 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 562 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.

Key Facts

Jamaica generated 4.92 TWh of electricity in 2024.
Gas supplied 56.9% of Jamaica's electricity in 2024.
Other fossil supplied 30.5% of Jamaica's electricity in 2024.
Wind supplied 5.9% of Jamaica's electricity in 2024.
Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 12.6% of Jamaica's generation in 2024.
The carbon intensity of Jamaica's electricity was 562 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
Jamaica's carbon intensity in 2024 was 11% lower than in 2000, when it was 635 gCO2/kWh.
Jamaica had the 135th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.

Key Figures, 2024

Measure	Value	As of / source
Total generation	4.92 TWh	2024 · Ember
Electricity demand	4.92 TWh	2024 · Ember
Demand per person	1.73 MWh	2024 · Ember
Net imports	0 TWh	2024 · Ember
Carbon intensity	562 gCO2/kWh	2024 · Ember
Power sector emissions	2.77 MtCO2	2024 · Ember
Demand rank (countries with 2024 data)	135 of 197	2024 · Ember

Generation Mix, 2024

Source	Generation	Share
Gas	2.80 TWh	56.9%
Other fossil	1.50 TWh	30.5%
Wind	290 GWh	5.9%
Solar	150 GWh	3.1%
Hydro	120 GWh	2.4%
Bioenergy	60.0 GWh	1.2%

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Year by Year

Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024

Jamaica's electricity generation by main source from 2000 to 2024, in GWh. In 2024 the largest sources were gas at 2.80 TWh, other fossil at 1.50 TWh, wind at 290 GWh, solar at 150 GWh, hydro at 120 GWh.

Annual statistics through 2024, GWh

Jamaica electricity generation by source, 2000 to 2024
Year	Gas	Other fossil	Wind	Solar	Hydro
2000	0 TWh	6.46 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	110 GWh
2001	0 TWh	6.56 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	60.0 GWh
2002	0 TWh	6.81 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	90.0 GWh
2003	0 TWh	7.00 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	120 GWh
2004	0 TWh	7.02 TWh	30.0 GWh	0 TWh	130 GWh
2005	0 TWh	7.20 TWh	50.0 GWh	0 TWh	150 GWh
2006	0 TWh	7.22 TWh	50.0 GWh	0 TWh	160 GWh
2007	0 TWh	5.76 TWh	50.0 GWh	0 TWh	160 GWh
2008	0 TWh	3.97 TWh	50.0 GWh	0 TWh	160 GWh
2009	0 TWh	4.07 TWh	60.0 GWh	0 TWh	140 GWh
2010	0 TWh	3.99 TWh	50.0 GWh	0 TWh	150 GWh
2011	0 TWh	3.98 TWh	90.0 GWh	0 TWh	150 GWh
2012	0 TWh	3.87 TWh	110 GWh	0 TWh	150 GWh
2013	0 TWh	3.89 TWh	120 GWh	0 TWh	120 GWh
2014	0 TWh	3.84 TWh	120 GWh	10.0 GWh	140 GWh
2015	0 TWh	3.84 TWh	130 GWh	10.0 GWh	130 GWh
2016	50.0 GWh	3.89 TWh	210 GWh	10.0 GWh	120 GWh
2017	820 GWh	3.05 TWh	250 GWh	40.0 GWh	150 GWh
2018	470 GWh	2.91 TWh	300 GWh	50.0 GWh	180 GWh
2019	1.26 TWh	2.79 TWh	270 GWh	90.0 GWh	160 GWh
2020	2.48 TWh	1.21 TWh	280 GWh	120 GWh	140 GWh
2021	2.54 TWh	1.23 TWh	260 GWh	130 GWh	140 GWh
2022	2.39 TWh	1.52 TWh	270 GWh	130 GWh	120 GWh
2023	2.81 TWh	1.38 TWh	270 GWh	130 GWh	120 GWh
2024	2.80 TWh	1.50 TWh	290 GWh	150 GWh	120 GWh

Year	Generation	Demand	Carbon intensity
2024	4.92 TWh	4.92 TWh	562 gCO2/kWh
2023	4.77 TWh	4.77 TWh	565 gCO2/kWh
2022	4.49 TWh	4.49 TWh	562 gCO2/kWh
2021	4.35 TWh	4.35 TWh	557 gCO2/kWh
2020	4.28 TWh	4.28 TWh	554 gCO2/kWh
2019	4.64 TWh	4.64 TWh	571 gCO2/kWh
2018	3.96 TWh	3.96 TWh	563 gCO2/kWh
2017	4.38 TWh	4.38 TWh	581 gCO2/kWh
2016	4.49 TWh	4.49 TWh	588 gCO2/kWh
2015	4.28 TWh	4.28 TWh	600 gCO2/kWh

Full year by year history for Jamaica, 2000 to 2024

Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.

Countries With a Similar Electricity Mix

Ember annual, 2024

Jamaica's closest match is Saudi Arabia, 90.8% the same.

Saudi Arabia 90.8% the same Saudi Arabia generates 6.8 points more gas than Jamaica
Kuwait 89.7% the same Kuwait generates 5.4 points more gas than Jamaica
Syria 85.7% the same Syria generates 13.7 points more other fossil than Jamaica
Iraq 85.1% the same Iraq generates 14.9 points more other fossil than Jamaica
Benin 83.7% the same Benin generates 15.4 points more gas than Jamaica

How close: the share of generation that would have to change fuel for one mix to match the other (half the sum of the fuel share differences); 100% minus that is "the same". Grids under 1 TWh are skipped. Grid twins: the 25 closest pairs and every country's nearest match

Jamaica Electricity FAQ

What is the main source of electricity in Jamaica?

Gas was the largest source of electricity in Jamaica in 2024, supplying 56.9% of generation, followed by other fossil (30.5%) and wind (5.9%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.

How much electricity does Jamaica use?

Jamaica used 4.92 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 1.73 MWh per person.

How clean is Jamaica's electricity?

Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Jamaica emitted 562 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 12.6% of generation. That is 19% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.

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  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2024},
  note = {Data as of 2024. Data from Ember.},
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