Jamaica Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Jamaica's energy use per capita was 790 in 2025, ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 18.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Jamaica's energy use per capita stood at 790 in 2025, a decline of +179 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 790 by 2025. Jamaica ranked 102nd globally.
Jamaica’s energy use per capita has fallen sharply over the past three decades, dropping from 1,098.85 kilowatt‑hours in 1990 to a trough of 790.12 kilowatt‑hours in 2025, the lowest level recorded in the series and placing the country 102nd globally. The all‑time peak of 1,479.16 kilowatt‑hours occurred in 2007, after which a sustained decline set in, reflecting both the retirement of inefficient generation capacity and the gradual adoption of renewable sources such as solar and wind. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Jamaica’s 2025 figure is marginally lower than India’s 799.65 kilowatt‑hours and slightly above El Salvador’s 785.81, underscoring a modestly better performance than some regional counterparts. The downward trajectory is likely to continue if policy incentives for clean energy expand and the island further reduces reliance on imported fossil fuels, potentially driving per‑capita consumption below 750 kilowatt‑hours in the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 790 | - | - |
| 2025 | 790 | −179 | #102 |
| 2022 | 969 | +88 | #59 |
| 2021 | 881 | +85 | #51 |
| 2020 | 795 | −280 | #49 |
| 2019 | 1,076 | +44 | #60 |
| 2018 | 1,032 | +112 | #61 |
| 2017 | 920 | −79 | #56 |
| 2016 | 999 | +95 | #58 |
| 2015 | 903 | +1 | #55 |
| 2014 | 903 | −27 | #55 |
| 2013 | 930 | +41 | #56 |
| 2012 | 889 | −35 | #56 |
| 2011 | 924 | +49 | #57 |
| 2010 | 875 | −68 | #57 |
| 2009 | 943 | −234 | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw energy use per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's energy use per capita was 790 in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 18.5% decrease from the previous year.
Jamaica's energy use per capita peaked at 1,479 in 2007.
The lowest energy use per capita in Jamaica was 790 in 2025.
Jamaica ranks 102nd globally in energy use per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jamaica's energy use per capita is projected to reach 790 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Jamaica in 2025 was 790. This ranks 102nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_energy-per-capita,
title = {Jamaica Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}