Electricity generation from wind in Jamaica
Jamaica: Electricity generation from wind was 0.29 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from wind in Jamaica, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Pinto et al. (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, electricity generation from wind in Jamaica stood at 0.29 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.4% on the previous year and up 141.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from wind in Jamaica peaked at 0.3 terawatt-hours in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 2000.
That places Jamaica 73rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.029 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.06 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.165 terawatt-hours | 0.05 terawatt-hours | 0.3 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.274 terawatt-hours | 0.26 terawatt-hours | 0.29 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 70 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.37 terawatt-hours compare
- 70 Guatemala 0.37 terawatt-hours compare
- 72 Tunisia 0.33 terawatt-hours compare
- 74 Bolivia 0.28 terawatt-hours compare
- 74 Montenegro 0.28 terawatt-hours compare
- 76 Puerto Rico 0.23 terawatt-hours compare
More reference data data for Jamaica
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- Temperature anomalies by month 0.9087 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.32 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.994 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from wind in Jamaica?
- Electricity generation from wind in Jamaica was 0.29 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Pinto et al. (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from wind recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3 terawatt-hours in 2018.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from wind recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Jamaica rank for electricity generation from wind?
- Jamaica ranks 73rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from wind rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Pinto et al. (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from wind. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours.