Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Jamaica

Jamaica: Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate was 118.75 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
118.75 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 218.8%
World rank
24th
of 161 countries
All-time high
277.78 % change on previous year
in 2019
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2001
Years of data
31
1991–2024

Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Jamaica, 1991–2024

-10001002003001991200720241991: 0 % change on previous year1992: 0 % change on previous year1993: 0 % change on previous year1994: 0 % change on previous year1995: 0 % change on previous year1996: 9.4 % change on previous year1997: -31.4 % change on previous year1998: 8.3 % change on previous year1999: 15.4 % change on previous year2000: 60 % change on previous year2001: -100 % change on previous year2003: -87.5 % change on previous year2004: -100 % change on previous year2006: -82.8 % change on previous year2007: -80 % change on previous year2008: 50 % change on previous year2009: 250 % change on previous year2010: -78.6 % change on previous year2011: 100 % change on previous year2012: 50 % change on previous year2013: 51.9 % change on previous year2014: 29.3 % change on previous year2015: 39.6 % change on previous year2016: -67.6 % change on previous year2017: -75 % change on previous year2018: 50 % change on previous year2019: 277.8 % change on previous year2020: -47.1 % change on previous year2021: -83.3 % change on previous year2022: -100 % change on previous year2024: 118.8 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Jamaica recorded 118.75 % change on previous year for woody savanna — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in 2024.

The figure is up 218.8% on the previous year and up 305.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, woody savanna — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Jamaica peaked at 277.78 % change on previous year in 2019 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2001.

That places Jamaica 24th out of 161 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Jamaica, year by year

Annual values for Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Jamaica, 1991 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1991 0 % change on previous year —
1992 0 % change on previous year —
1993 0 % change on previous year —
1994 0 % change on previous year —
1995 0 % change on previous year —
1996 9.38 % change on previous year —
1997 -31.43 % change on previous year -435.2%
1998 8.33 % change on previous year -126.5%
1999 15.38 % change on previous year +84.6%
2000 60 % change on previous year +290.0%
2001 -100 % change on previous year -266.7%
2003 -87.5 % change on previous year -12.5%
2004 -100 % change on previous year +14.3%
2006 -82.76 % change on previous year -17.2%
2007 -80 % change on previous year -3.3%
2008 50 % change on previous year -162.5%
2009 250 % change on previous year +400.0%
2010 -78.57 % change on previous year -131.4%
2011 100 % change on previous year -227.3%
2012 50 % change on previous year -50.0%
2013 51.85 % change on previous year +3.7%
2014 29.27 % change on previous year -43.6%
2015 39.62 % change on previous year +35.4%
2016 -67.57 % change on previous year -270.5%
2017 -75 % change on previous year +11.0%
2018 50 % change on previous year -166.7%
2019 277.78 % change on previous year +455.6%
2020 -47.06 % change on previous year -116.9%
2021 -83.33 % change on previous year +77.1%
2022 -100 % change on previous year +20.0%
2024 118.75 % change on previous year -218.8%

Jamaica compared with similar countries

  • Jamaica's 118.75 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -61.73 % change on previous year. (40 countries reporting)
  • Jamaica's 118.75 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -8.25 % change on previous year. (25 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.1849 % change on previous year -31.43 % change on previous year 15.38 % change on previous year 9
2000s -11.28 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 250 % change on previous year 8
2010s 37.74 % change on previous year -78.57 % change on previous year 277.78 % change on previous year 10
2020s -27.91 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 118.75 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Jamaica

  1. 21 Madagascar 145.73 % change on previous year compare
  2. 22 Gabon 135.18 % change on previous year compare
  3. 23 Brazil 128.62 % change on previous year compare
  4. 25 Philippines 118.25 % change on previous year compare
  5. 26 Guatemala 104.86 % change on previous year compare
  6. 27 South Sudan 99.23 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 193 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is woody savanna — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Jamaica?
Woody savanna — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Jamaica was 118.75 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest woody savanna — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
The highest recorded value was 277.78 % change on previous year in 2019.
What is the lowest woody savanna — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2001.
How does Jamaica rank for woody savanna — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate?
Jamaica ranks 24th out of 161 countries with data for 2024.
Is woody savanna — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate rising or falling in Jamaica?
Over the last ten years it is up 305.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jamaica data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
193 places, 5,226 data points, 1991–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.