Jamaica Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Jamaica's renewable energy was 10.50% in 2021, ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 10.3% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Jamaica's renewable energy stood at 10.50% in 2021, a decline of +1.20% from 2020. Jamaica ranked 142nd globally.
Jamaica’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption fell from 12.50 percent in 1990 to a low of 4.80 percent in 2006, the all‑time trough, before modestly recovering to 10.50 percent in 2021, placing the island at rank 142 globally. The peak of 14.30 percent in 1993 marked the highest contribution of renewables during the 32‑year coverage period, after which a prolonged decline reflected limited investment in hydro, wind and solar capacity and persistent reliance on imported fossil fuels. By contrast, the United States recorded a comparable renewable share of 10.90 percent in the same year, indicating that Jamaica’s recent performance aligns with other small‑state economies rather than with higher‑ranking peers. Recent policy incentives for solar photovoltaics and offshore wind projects have begun to reverse the downward trend, and continued financing of grid‑integration measures could sustain the incremental rise in renewable penetration in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10.50% | −1.20% | #142 |
| 2020 | 11.70% | +2.50% | #135 |
| 2019 | 9.20% | +0.30% | #144 |
| 2018 | 8.90% | −2.10% | #145 |
| 2017 | 11.00% | −0.10% | #131 |
| 2016 | 11.10% | −1.00% | #133 |
| 2015 | 12.10% | +0.20% | #127 |
| 2014 | 11.90% | +0.50% | #128 |
| 2013 | 11.40% | −0.80% | #132 |
| 2012 | 12.20% | +2.40% | #126 |
| 2011 | 9.80% | +0.90% | #135 |
| 2010 | 8.90% | +1.50% | #138 |
| 2009 | 7.40% | +1.50% | #143 |
| 2008 | 5.90% | +0.60% | #147 |
| 2007 | 5.30% | +0.50% | #148 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's renewable energy was 10.50% in 2021. Ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 10.3% decrease from the previous year.
Jamaica's renewable energy peaked at 14.30% in 1993.
The lowest renewable energy in Jamaica was 4.80% in 2006.
Jamaica ranks 142nd globally in renewable energy as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The renewable energy of Jamaica in 2021 was 10.50%. This ranks 142nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_renewable-energy,
title = {Jamaica Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}