Jamaica

Country in Americas

In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 21.7 (2023). World rank 125 of 200 (1 = best); in Americas, 33 of 39. Forest cover: 56.6% (2024). World rank 42 of 213; in Americas, 11 of 46. Protected areas: 1.6% (2025). World rank 172 of 213 (1 = best); in Americas, 33 of 46. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 1.4% → 1.6%.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 21.7 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 2.8 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 3.3 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover: 56.6% 2024
Protected areas: 1.6% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 3,812 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn: 12.4% 2022