CO2 Emissions per Capita: Jamaica
Jamaica's co2 emissions per capita is currently 2.844 metric tons as of 2024. # Jamaica CO2 Emissions per Capita Jamaica's per capita CO2 emissions reached 2.
Current (2024)
2.844 metric tons
+4.8% y/y
Peak (2006)
4.558 metric tons
Low (1986)
2.014 metric tons
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–2024 · 55 pts
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Jamaica
1970 — 2024
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Jamaica
Analysis# Jamaica CO2 Emissions per Capita
Jamaica's per capita CO2 emissions reached 2.844 metric tons in 2024, representing a significant decline from its peak of 4.558 metric tons in 2006. Since 1970, the country has reduced emissions by 33.7%, though current levels remain well above the historical low of 2.014 metric tons recorded in 1986. This overall downward trajectory reflects Jamaica's energy and economic shifts over five decades.
The most dramatic improvement occurred between 2019 and 2020, when emissions plummeted to 2.092 metric tons—likely driven by pandemic-related economic contraction. However, recovery since 2020 has been uneven, with emissions climbing back toward 2024 levels. The recent upward movement from 2.281 in 2021 suggests Jamaica faces ongoing pressure to stabilize and reduce per capita emissions as economic activity rebounds.
Historical Data
55 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.844 metric tons | +4.83% |
| 2023 | 2.713 metric tons | +2.49% |
| 2022 | 2.647 metric tons | +16.05% |
| 2021 | 2.281 metric tons | +9.03% |
| 2020 | 2.092 metric tons | -30.01% |
| 2019 | 2.989 metric tons | -3.02% |
| 2018 | 3.082 metric tons | +18.77% |
| 2017 | 2.595 metric tons | -4.38% |
| 2016 | 2.714 metric tons | +7.02% |
| 2015 | 2.536 metric tons | -1.78% |
| 2014 | 2.582 metric tons | -3.94% |
| 2013 | 2.688 metric tons | +6.25% |
| 2012 | 2.53 metric tons | -8.13% |
| 2011 | 2.754 metric tons | -1.61% |
| 2010 | 2.799 metric tons | -4.83% |
| 2009 | 2.941 metric tons | -18.78% |
| 2008 | 3.621 metric tons | -19.69% |
| 2007 | 4.509 metric tons | -1.08% |
| 2006 | 4.558 metric tons | +15.22% |
| 2005 | 3.956 metric tons | -0.28% |
Show all 55 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3.967 metric tons | -0.18% |
| 2003 | 3.974 metric tons | +2.29% |
| 2002 | 3.885 metric tons | -1.09% |
| 2001 | 3.928 metric tons | +0.00% |
| 2000 | 3.928 metric tons | +0.13% |
| 1999 | 3.923 metric tons | +1.79% |
| 1998 | 3.854 metric tons | +4.42% |
| 1997 | 3.691 metric tons | +1.40% |
| 1996 | 3.64 metric tons | +3.29% |
| 1995 | 3.524 metric tons | +2.35% |
| 1994 | 3.443 metric tons | -0.03% |
| 1993 | 3.444 metric tons | +0.58% |
| 1992 | 3.424 metric tons | +8.11% |
| 1991 | 3.167 metric tons | -2.16% |
| 1990 | 3.237 metric tons | +18.14% |
| 1989 | 2.74 metric tons | +27.09% |
| 1988 | 2.156 metric tons | +4.26% |
| 1987 | 2.068 metric tons | +2.68% |
| 1986 | 2.014 metric tons | -5.36% |
| 1985 | 2.128 metric tons | -11.96% |
| 1984 | 2.417 metric tons | -7.99% |
| 1983 | 2.627 metric tons | -0.19% |
| 1982 | 2.632 metric tons | -15.91% |
| 1981 | 3.13 metric tons | -2.37% |
| 1980 | 3.206 metric tons | -4.75% |
| 1979 | 3.366 metric tons | -4.81% |
| 1978 | 3.536 metric tons | +1.14% |
| 1977 | 3.496 metric tons | +8.13% |
| 1976 | 3.233 metric tons | -12.29% |
| 1975 | 3.686 metric tons | -17.09% |
| 1974 | 4.446 metric tons | +2.00% |
| 1973 | 4.359 metric tons | +5.14% |
| 1972 | 4.146 metric tons | -1.82% |
| 1971 | 4.223 metric tons | -1.49% |
| 1970 | 4.287 metric tons | — |
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