Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Jamaica
Jamaica: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was 106.35 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
106.35 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 245.9%
World rank
63rd
of 214 countries
All-time high
912.32 % change on previous year
in 1978
All-time low
-664.93 % change on previous year
in 1984
Years of data
69
1952–2024
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Jamaica, 1952–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Jamaica stood at 106.35 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 245.9% on the previous year and up 145.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Jamaica peaked at 912.32 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -664.93 % change on previous year, in 1984.
Jamaica ranks 63rd of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | -82.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1953 | 17.19 % change on previous year | -120.8% |
| 1954 | 243.71 % change on previous year | +1318.0% |
| 1955 | 10.36 % change on previous year | -95.7% |
| 1956 | 41.51 % change on previous year | +300.5% |
| 1957 | 25.35 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 1958 | -172.39 % change on previous year | -780.0% |
| 1959 | 293.99 % change on previous year | -270.5% |
| 1960 | -176.54 % change on previous year | -160.1% |
| 1961 | 278.19 % change on previous year | -257.6% |
| 1962 | -101.66 % change on previous year | -136.5% |
| 1964 | 498.57 % change on previous year | -590.4% |
| 1965 | -164.41 % change on previous year | -133.0% |
| 1966 | 149.12 % change on previous year | -190.7% |
| 1967 | -33.99 % change on previous year | -122.8% |
| 1968 | -95.88 % change on previous year | +182.0% |
| 1970 | 85.82 % change on previous year | -189.5% |
| 1971 | 5.12 % change on previous year | -94.0% |
| 1972 | -29.47 % change on previous year | -675.6% |
| 1973 | 275.27 % change on previous year | -1034.2% |
| 1974 | -134.66 % change on previous year | -148.9% |
| 1975 | 184.24 % change on previous year | -236.8% |
| 1976 | -254.31 % change on previous year | -238.0% |
| 1977 | 118.24 % change on previous year | -146.5% |
| 1978 | 912.32 % change on previous year | +671.6% |
| 1979 | -134.85 % change on previous year | -114.8% |
| 1980 | 85.56 % change on previous year | -163.4% |
| 1982 | -15.2 % change on previous year | -117.8% |
| 1983 | 119.33 % change on previous year | -885.3% |
| 1984 | -664.93 % change on previous year | -657.2% |
| 1985 | 92.42 % change on previous year | -113.9% |
| 1986 | -400.28 % change on previous year | -533.1% |
| 1987 | 268.2 % change on previous year | -167.0% |
| 1988 | -202.61 % change on previous year | -175.5% |
| 1989 | 357.58 % change on previous year | -276.5% |
| 1990 | -63.47 % change on previous year | -117.8% |
| 1991 | -72.13 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 1992 | -118.88 % change on previous year | +64.8% |
| 1993 | 791.5 % change on previous year | -765.8% |
| 1994 | -35.79 % change on previous year | -104.5% |
| 1995 | 424.8 % change on previous year | -1287.1% |
| 1996 | -47.78 % change on previous year | -111.2% |
| 1997 | -25.99 % change on previous year | -45.6% |
| 1998 | -198.31 % change on previous year | +663.0% |
| 1999 | 170.6 % change on previous year | -186.0% |
| 2000 | 34.7 % change on previous year | -79.7% |
| 2001 | -26.24 % change on previous year | -175.6% |
| 2002 | -242.45 % change on previous year | +824.1% |
| 2003 | 224.24 % change on previous year | -192.5% |
| 2004 | -119.99 % change on previous year | -153.5% |
| 2005 | -73.8 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 2006 | 819.42 % change on previous year | -1210.4% |
| 2007 | -171.02 % change on previous year | -120.9% |
| 2008 | 103.24 % change on previous year | -160.4% |
| 2010 | 90.83 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 2011 | 311.03 % change on previous year | +242.4% |
| 2012 | -161.77 % change on previous year | -152.0% |
| 2013 | 270.9 % change on previous year | -267.5% |
| 2014 | -236.53 % change on previous year | -187.3% |
| 2015 | 136.75 % change on previous year | -157.8% |
| 2016 | -42.25 % change on previous year | -130.9% |
| 2017 | -317.92 % change on previous year | +652.4% |
| 2018 | 179.92 % change on previous year | -156.6% |
| 2019 | 371.53 % change on previous year | +106.5% |
| 2020 | -286.65 % change on previous year | -177.2% |
| 2021 | 117.36 % change on previous year | -140.9% |
| 2022 | 33.22 % change on previous year | -71.7% |
| 2023 | -72.89 % change on previous year | -319.5% |
| 2024 | 106.35 % change on previous year | -245.9% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 106.35 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -42.01 % change on previous year. (58 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 106.35 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -37.39 % change on previous year. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 47.16 % change on previous year | -172.39 % change on previous year | 293.99 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1960s | 44.17 % change on previous year | -176.54 % change on previous year | 498.57 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 102.77 % change on previous year | -254.31 % change on previous year | 912.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -39.99 % change on previous year | -664.93 % change on previous year | 357.58 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 82.45 % change on previous year | -198.31 % change on previous year | 791.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 60.9 % change on previous year | -242.45 % change on previous year | 819.42 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 60.25 % change on previous year | -317.92 % change on previous year | 371.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -20.53 % change on previous year | -286.65 % change on previous year | 117.36 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 60 Sri Lanka 110.32 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Switzerland 109.68 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Lithuania 108.8 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Belarus 105.95 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Egypt 101.96 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Armenia 100.18 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Jamaica
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 6.29 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 927.88 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 280.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 647.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 23.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 37.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 35.64 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1345 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Jamaica?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Jamaica was 106.35 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 912.32 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was -664.93 % change on previous year in 1984.
- How does Jamaica rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- Jamaica ranks 63rd out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 145.0%. 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 Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
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The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.