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
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 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.
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.