What is carbon intensity of gdp in Jamaica?

Carbon intensity of gdp in Jamaica was 0.2508 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP in 2024, according to EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission.

What is the highest carbon intensity of gdp recorded in Jamaica?

The highest recorded value was 0.4332 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP in 2006.

What is the lowest carbon intensity of gdp recorded in Jamaica?

The lowest recorded value was 0.2115 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP in 2020.

How does Jamaica rank for carbon intensity of gdp?

Jamaica ranks 25th out of 191 countries with data for 2024.

Is carbon intensity of gdp rising or falling in Jamaica?

Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Jamaica data come from?

The figures come from EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission, published as part of Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Carbon intensity of GDP in Jamaica

Name: Carbon intensity of GDP in Jamaica
Creator: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Jamaica: Carbon intensity of GDP was 0.2508 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)

0.2508 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP

Change on year

up 5.4%

World rank

25th

of 191 countries

All-time high

0.4332 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP

in 2006

All-time low

0.2115 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP

in 2020

Years of data

1990–2024

Carbon intensity of GDP in Jamaica, 1990–2024

Source: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission. Measured in kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2024, carbon intensity of gdp in Jamaica stood at 0.2508 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.4% on the previous year and down 4.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, carbon intensity of gdp in Jamaica peaked at 0.4332 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.2115 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP, in 2020.

That places Jamaica 25th out of 191 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.

Carbon intensity of GDP in Jamaica, year by year

Annual values for Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP) in Jamaica, 1990 to 2024.
Year	kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	Change
1990	0.3646 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	—
1991	0.3432 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-5.9%
1992	0.3676 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	+7.1%
1993	0.3414 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-7.1%
1994	0.3402 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-0.4%
1995	0.3435 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	+1.0%
1996	0.3587 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	+4.4%
1997	0.3713 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	+3.5%
1998	0.4004 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	+7.8%
1999	0.4065 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	+1.5%
2000	0.4063 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-0.0%
2001	0.4034 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-0.7%
2002	0.3937 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-2.4%
2003	0.3908 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-0.7%
2004	0.3872 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-0.9%
2005	0.3848 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-0.6%
2006	0.4332 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	+12.6%
2007	0.4245 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-2.0%
2008	0.3452 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-18.7%
2009	0.2943 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-14.7%
2010	0.2854 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-3.0%
2011	0.2773 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-2.8%
2012	0.2574 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-7.2%
2013	0.2732 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	+6.1%
2014	0.2616 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-4.3%
2015	0.2553 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-2.4%
2016	0.2666 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	+4.4%
2017	0.2498 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-6.3%
2018	0.2898 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	+16.0%
2019	0.2764 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-4.6%
2020	0.2115 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-23.5%
2021	0.2187 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	+3.4%
2022	0.2385 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	+9.1%
2023	0.238 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	-0.2%
2024	0.2508 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	+5.4%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1990s	0.3637 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	0.3402 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	0.4065 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	10
2000s	0.3863 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	0.2943 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	0.4332 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	10
2010s	0.2693 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	0.2498 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	0.2898 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	10
2020s	0.2315 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	0.2115 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	0.2508 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP	5

Countries ranked near Jamaica

22 United Arab Emirates 0.2619 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP compare
23 Algeria 0.2568 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP compare
24 Brunei Darussalam 0.256 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP compare
26 Seychelles 0.2471 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP compare
27 Malaysia 0.244 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP compare
28 Canada 0.2435 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP compare

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More environment data for Jamaica

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.93 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.15 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.284 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.76 °C (2025)
Industrial roundwood — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
Industrial roundwood — Import quantity, per capita 0.0062 m3 per person (2024)
Industrial roundwood — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Industrial roundwood — Import value, per capita 0.0024 1000 USD per person (2024)
Industrial roundwood — Export quantity, annual growth rate -98.73 % change on previous year (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is carbon intensity of gdp in Jamaica?: Carbon intensity of gdp in Jamaica was 0.2508 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP in 2024, according to EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission.
What is the highest carbon intensity of gdp recorded in Jamaica?: The highest recorded value was 0.4332 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP in 2006.
What is the lowest carbon intensity of gdp recorded in Jamaica?: The lowest recorded value was 0.2115 kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP in 2020.
How does Jamaica rank for carbon intensity of gdp?: Jamaica ranks 25th out of 191 countries with data for 2024.
Is carbon intensity of gdp rising or falling in Jamaica?: Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Jamaica data come from?: The figures come from EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission, published as part of Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Carbon intensity of GDP (kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP)
Unit: kg CO2e per 2021 PPP $ of GDP
Source: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 238 places, 8,228 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed: 03 September 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF divided by the GDP in 2021 PPP $.