Area of permanent meadows and pastures in Jamaica
Jamaica: Area of permanent meadows and pastures was 229,000 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Area of permanent meadows and pastures in Jamaica, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for area of permanent meadows and pastures in Jamaica is 229,000, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, area of permanent meadows and pastures in Jamaica peaked at 259,000 in 1962 and was at its lowest, 229,000, in 1993.
That places Jamaica 145th out of 208 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 63 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 256,333 | 247,000 | 259,000 | 9 |
| 1970s | 257,000 | 257,000 | 257,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 257,000 | 257,000 | 257,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 235,000 | 229,000 | 257,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 229,000 | 229,000 | 229,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 229,000 | 229,000 | 229,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 229,000 | 229,000 | 229,000 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 142 Estonia 272,000 compare
- 143 Montenegro 249,180 compare
- 144 Greenland 243,110 compare
- 146 Denmark 226,000 compare
- 147 Guinea-Bissau 195,000 compare
- 148 Papua New Guinea 190,000 compare
More reference data data for Jamaica
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 22.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 15.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on Pa 224.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 0.4081 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural Soil 299.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop re 0.5108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 23.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Burning - Crop re 2.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric Fermentat 620.85 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is area of permanent meadows and pastures in Jamaica?
- Area of permanent meadows and pastures in Jamaica was 229,000 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest area of permanent meadows and pastures recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 259,000 in 1962.
- What is the lowest area of permanent meadows and pastures recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 229,000 in 1993.
- How does Jamaica rank for area of permanent meadows and pastures?
- Jamaica ranks 145th out of 208 countries with data for 2023.
- Is area of permanent meadows and pastures rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Area of permanent meadows and pastures. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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