Latin America and the Caribbean
Jamaica
Jamaica emitted about 8.4 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, making it the 116th largest emitter. About 3.0 tonnes per person per year, 63% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 8.40Mt
- Per person
- 3.0t
- Change since 2005
- −19%
- Total since 1850
- 0.49bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 13%
0.02% of the world · 116th largest
World average 4.7 t
+12% since 1990
0.03% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2024)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.40 |
| 2023 | 8.07 |
| 2022 | 7.91 |
| 2021 | 7.31 |
| 2020 | 6.87 |
| 2019 | 9.44 |
| 2018 | 8.06 |
| 2017 | 7.77 |
| 2016 | 8.13 |
| 2015 | 7.97 |
| 2014 | 7.68 |
| 2013 | 8.47 |
| 2012 | 7.89 |
| 2011 | 8.23 |
| 2010 | 7.68 |
| 2009 | 7.94 |
| 2008 | 10.78 |
| 2007 | 10.75 |
| 2006 | 11.57 |
| 2005 | 10.41 |
| 2004 | 10.57 |
| 2003 | 10.67 |
| 2002 | 10.20 |
| 2001 | 10.58 |
| 2000 | 10.31 |
| 1999 | 9.96 |
| 1998 | 9.69 |
| 1997 | 10.07 |
| 1996 | 9.69 |
| 1995 | 9.17 |
| 1994 | 8.19 |
| 1993 | 8.00 |
| 1992 | 7.71 |
| 1991 | 7.75 |
| 1990 | 7.53 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Jamaica
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Jamaica
Where Jamaica's electricity came from, 2024
- Gas 56.9%
- Oil 30.5%
- Hydro 2.4%
- Wind 5.9%
- Solar 3.0%
- Bioenergy & other 1.2%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
About Jamaica's emissions
How much CO₂ does Jamaica emit?
Jamaica emitted about 8.4 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, making it the 116th largest emitter.
What are Jamaica's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 3.0 tonnes per person per year, 63% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Jamaica's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −19% compared with 2005 and +12% compared with 1990.
How much of Jamaica's electricity is renewable?
12.6% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.