Waste management in Jamaica

Jamaica: Waste management was 845.18 million in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)
845.18 million
Change on year
down 17.6%
World rank
38th
of 91 countries
All-time high
1.03 billion
in 2014
All-time low
0
in 2000
Years of data
5
2000–2015

Waste management in Jamaica, 2000–2015

0250.0M500.0M750.0M1.0B2000200720152000: 02001: 02002: 02014: 1.0B2015: 845.2M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Jamaica recorded 845.18 million for waste management in 2015.

The figure is down 17.6% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, waste management in Jamaica peaked at 1.03 billion in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.

That places Jamaica 38th out of 91 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.

Waste management in Jamaica, year by year

Annual values for Waste management (Domestic Currency) in Jamaica, 2000 to 2015.
Year Value Change
2000 0
2001 0
2002 0
2014 1.03 billion
2015 845.18 million -17.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 0 0 3
2010s 935.23 million 845.18 million 1.03 billion 2

Countries ranked near Jamaica

  1. 35 Mongolia 1.08 billion compare
  2. 36 Dominican Republic 1.02 billion
  3. 37 Bulgaria 855.53 million compare
  4. 39 Ukraine 745.60 million compare
  5. 40 Thailand 722.20 million
  6. 41 Denmark 651.00 million compare

See the full ranking of 91 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is waste management in Jamaica?
Waste management in Jamaica was 845.18 million in 2015, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest waste management recorded in Jamaica?
The highest recorded value was 1.03 billion in 2014.
What is the lowest waste management recorded in Jamaica?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
How does Jamaica rank for waste management?
Jamaica ranks 38th out of 91 countries with data for 2015.
Where does this Jamaica data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Waste management (Domestic Currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Waste management (Domestic Currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
91 places, 1,365 data points, 1995–2022
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