How does Jamaica rank for share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption?

Jamaica ranks 61st out of 117 countries with data for 2013.

Is share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption rising or falling in Jamaica?

Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Jamaica data come from?

The figures come from Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Jamaica

Name: Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Jamaica
Creator: Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Jamaica: Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption was 92.1% in 2013. ▼ Falling

Latest (2013)

92.1%

Change on year

up 1.8%

World rank

61st

of 117 countries

All-time high

99.9%

in 2006

All-time low

90.5%

in 2012

Years of data

2005–2013

Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Jamaica, 2005–2013

Source: Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Jamaica is 92.1%, measured in 2013.

That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and down 6.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Jamaica peaked at 99.9% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 90.5%, in 2012.

That places Jamaica 61st out of 117 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	98.8%	97.1%	99.9%	5
2010s	94.6%	90.5%	98.3%	4

Countries ranked near Jamaica

58 Venezuela 93.6% compare
59 Zimbabwe 92.9% compare
60 Cambodia 92.5% compare
62 Sri Lanka 91.8% compare
63 Tanzania 91.5% compare
64 Oman 91.4% compare

See the full ranking of 117 places →

More environment data for Jamaica

Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 9.42 Mt CO2e (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 3.32 t CO2e/capita (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 0.43 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0303 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.0828 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0028 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 0.8368 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.004 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0136 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 0.2734 Mt CO2e (2024)

All data for Jamaica →

Frequently asked questions

What is share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Jamaica?: Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption in Jamaica was 92.1% in 2013, according to Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption recorded in Jamaica?: The highest recorded value was 99.9% in 2006.
What is the lowest share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption recorded in Jamaica?: The lowest recorded value was 90.5% in 2012.
How does Jamaica rank for share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption?: Jamaica ranks 61st out of 117 countries with data for 2013.
Is share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption rising or falling in Jamaica?: Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Jamaica data come from?: The figures come from Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Share of deforestation that is driven by domestic consumption
Unit: %
Source: Pendrill et al. (2019) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 117 places, 1,030 data points, 2005–2013
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The share of national deforestation that is driven by the production of goods that are consumed within domestic markets i.e. not exported to other countries.