Jamaica Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Jamaica generated 120 GWh of electricity from hydro in 2024, 2.4% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 135th largest hydro power producer in 2024 of the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Hydro supplied 14.4% of the world's electricity in 2024. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Jamaica generated 120 GWh of electricity from hydro in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 2.4% of Jamaica's electricity in 2024.
- Jamaica was the 135th largest hydro power producer in 2024 among the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Jamaica's hydro generation in 2024 was 25% lower than in 2019, when it was 160 GWh.
- Jamaica's hydro generation in 2024 was 14% lower than in 2014, when it was 140 GWh.
- Jamaica's hydro generation peaked at 180 GWh in 2018.
- Jamaica's hydro share in 2024 was below the world share of 14.4%.
- Jamaica had 30 MW of hydro generating capacity in 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro generation | 120 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Share of Jamaica's electricity | 2.4% | 2024 · Ember |
| World share of hydro | 14.4% | 2024 · Ember |
| Rank by hydro generation (each country's latest year) | 135 of 153 | 2024 · Ember |
| Hydro capacity | 30 MW | 2024 · Ember |
Hydro Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024Annual statistics through 2024, GWh
| Year | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 110 GWh |
| 2001 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 120 GWh |
| 2004 | 130 GWh |
| 2005 | 150 GWh |
| 2006 | 160 GWh |
| 2007 | 160 GWh |
| 2008 | 160 GWh |
| 2009 | 140 GWh |
| 2010 | 150 GWh |
| 2011 | 150 GWh |
| 2012 | 150 GWh |
| 2013 | 120 GWh |
| 2014 | 140 GWh |
| 2015 | 130 GWh |
| 2016 | 120 GWh |
| 2017 | 150 GWh |
| 2018 | 180 GWh |
| 2019 | 160 GWh |
| 2020 | 140 GWh |
| 2021 | 140 GWh |
| 2022 | 120 GWh |
| 2023 | 120 GWh |
| 2024 | 120 GWh |
Annual statistics through 2024, % of generation
| Year | Jamaica | World |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.6% | 17.2% |
| 2001 | 0.9% | 16.5% |
| 2002 | 1.3% | 16.3% |
| 2003 | 1.7% | 15.7% |
| 2004 | 1.8% | 16.1% |
| 2005 | 2.0% | 16.1% |
| 2006 | 2.1% | 16.0% |
| 2007 | 2.6% | 15.5% |
| 2008 | 3.8% | 16.1% |
| 2009 | 3.2% | 16.3% |
| 2010 | 3.5% | 16.1% |
| 2011 | 3.4% | 15.9% |
| 2012 | 3.5% | 16.3% |
| 2013 | 2.8% | 16.4% |
| 2014 | 3.3% | 16.3% |
| 2015 | 3.0% | 16.2% |
| 2016 | 2.7% | 16.3% |
| 2017 | 3.4% | 16.0% |
| 2018 | 4.5% | 15.8% |
| 2019 | 3.5% | 15.8% |
| 2020 | 3.3% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | 3.2% | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 2.7% | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 2.5% | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 2.4% | 14.4% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 120 GWh | 2.4% | 14.4% | 30 MW |
| 2023 | 120 GWh | 2.5% | 14.3% | 30 MW |
| 2022 | 120 GWh | 2.7% | 15.0% | 30 MW |
| 2021 | 140 GWh | 3.2% | 15.2% | 30 MW |
| 2020 | 140 GWh | 3.3% | 16.3% | 30 MW |
| 2019 | 160 GWh | 3.5% | 15.8% | 30 MW |
| 2018 | 180 GWh | 4.5% | 15.8% | 30 MW |
| 2017 | 150 GWh | 3.4% | 16.0% | 30 MW |
| 2016 | 120 GWh | 2.7% | 16.3% | 30 MW |
| 2015 | 130 GWh | 3.0% | 16.2% | 30 MW |
Full year by year history for Jamaica
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.