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Environment Stats: compare key data on Jamaica & Puerto Rico

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  • Biodiversity > Mammal species, threatened: Mammal species, threatened. Mammal species are mammals excluding whales and porpoises. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known.
  • CO2 emissions > Kt: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
  • Current issues: This entry lists the most pressing and important environmental problems. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry:
  • Endangered species > Mammal species > Number: Mammal species are mammals excluding whales and porpoises. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known."
  • Forest area > Sq. km > Per capita: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Pollution perceptions > Air pollution: Air Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Air quality: Air quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Clean water: Water Quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution: Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How do you find quality and the accessibility of drinking water?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Drinking water quality: Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How do you find quality and the accessibility of drinking water?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Noise and light pollution: Noise and Light Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How concerned are you with noise pollution and light during the night in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Pollution index: Pollution Index is an estimation of the overall pollution in the city. The biggest weight is given to air pollution, than to water pollution/accessibility, two main pollution factors. Small weight is given to other pollution types.
  • Pollution perceptions > Water pollution: Water Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Proportion of land area under protection: Terrestrial areas protected to total surface area, percentage.
  • Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban and rural: Proportion of the population using improved drinking water sources, total.
  • Biodiversity > Bird species, threatened: Bird species, threatened. Birds are listed for countries included within their breeding or wintering ranges. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known.
  • CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Endangered species > Bird species: Birds are listed for countries included within their breeding or wintering ranges. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known."
  • Biodiversity > Fish species, threatened: Fish species, threatened. Fish species are based on Froese, R. and Pauly, D. (eds). 2008. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known.
  • CO2 emissions > Kt > Per capita: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Endangered species > Fish species > Number: Fish species are based on Froese, R. and Pauly, D. (eds). 2008. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known."
  • Pollution perceptions > Waste management dissatisfaction: Dissatisfaction with Garbage Disposal. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with a garbage disposal in the city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Water > Percent of water resources used: Proportion of total water resources used, percentage.
  • Endangered species > Higher plant species > Number: Higher plants are native vascular plant species. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known."
  • Forest area > Sq. km: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not.
  • Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban and rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, total.
  • Pollution perceptions > Clean, tidy cities: Clean and Tidy. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Do you find city clean and tidy?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved drinking water sources, rural.
  • Biodiversity > Plant species > Higher, threatened: Plant species (higher), threatened. Higher plants are native vascular plant species. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known.
  • Biodiversity > Number: GEF benefits index for biodiversity is a composite index of relative biodiversity potential for each country based on the species represented in each country, their threat status, and the diversity of habitat types in each country. The index has been normalized so that values run from 0 (no biodiversity potential) to 100 (maximum biodiversity potential)."
  • Pollution perceptions > Urban comfort > Low pollution: Comfortable to Spend Time in the City. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you feeling comfortable to spend time in the city because of the pollution?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Pollution perceptions > Dirty, untidy cities: Dirty and Untidy. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Do you find city clean and tidy?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum: GEF benefits index for biodiversity (0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum). GEF benefits index for biodiversity is a composite index of relative biodiversity potential for each country based on the species represented in each country, their threat status, and the diversity of habitat types in each country. The index has been normalized so that values run from 0 (no biodiversity potential) to 100 (maximum biodiversity potential).
  • Pollution perceptions > Free of noise and light pollution: Quiet and No Problem with Night Lights. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How concerned are you with noise pollution and light during the night in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources > Total > Billion cubic meters: Renewable internal freshwater resources flows refer to internal renewable resources (internal river flows and groundwater from rainfall) in the country.
  • Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita > Cubic meters: Renewable internal freshwater resources flows refer to internal renewable resources (internal river flows and groundwater from rainfall) in the country. Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita are calculated using the World Bank's population estimates.
  • Pollution > PM10, country level > Micrograms per cubic meter: PM10, country level (micrograms per cubic meter). Particulate matter concentrations refer to fine suspended particulates less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) that are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing significant health damage. Data for countries and aggregates for regions and income groups are urban-population weighted PM10 levels in residential areas of cities with more than 100,000 residents. The estimates represent the average annual exposure level of the average urban resident to outdoor particulate matter. The state of a country's technology and pollution controls is an important determinant of particulate matter concentrations.
  • Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > Number: Terrestrial protected areas are those officially documented by national authorities.
  • CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 PPP $ of GDP: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
  • Proportion of land and marine area under protection: Terrestrial and marine areas protected to total territorial area, percentage.
  • Pollution perceptions > Urban discomfort from pollution: Dissatisfaction to Spend Time in the City. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you feeling comfortable to spend time in the city because of the pollution?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum per million: GEF benefits index for biodiversity (0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum). GEF benefits index for biodiversity is a composite index of relative biodiversity potential for each country based on the species represented in each country, their threat status, and the diversity of habitat types in each country. The index has been normalized so that values run from 0 (no biodiversity potential) to 100 (maximum biodiversity potential). Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
  • Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban: Proportion of the population using improved drinking water sources, urban.
  • Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, rural.
  • Pollution perceptions > Waste management satisfaction: Garbage Disposal Satisfaction. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with a garbage disposal in the city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Forest area > Sq. km per 1000: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999: 1999 total CO2 emissions from fossil-fuel burning, cement production, and gas flaring. Emissions are expressed in thousand metric tons of carbon (not CO2).
  • Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > Number: Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.
  • Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, urban.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > Current US$: Consumption of fixed capital represents the replacement value of capital used up in the process of production.
  • Water > Proportion of marine area under protection: Marine areas protected to territorial waters, percentage.
  • Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 per 1000: 1999 total CO2 emissions from fossil-fuel burning, cement production, and gas flaring. Emissions are expressed in thousand metric tons of carbon (not CO2). Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Emissions > PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter: Particulate matter concentrations refer to fine suspended particulates less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) that are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing significant health damage. Data for countries and aggregates for regions and income groups are urban-population weighted PM10 levels in residential areas of cities with more than 100,000 residents. The estimates represent the average annual exposure level of the average urban resident to outdoor particulate matter. The state of a country's technology and pollution controls is an important determinant of particulate matter concentrations."
  • Water pollution > Clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: stone, ceramics, and glass (36). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Forest area > % of land area: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not.
  • Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: primary metals (ISIC division 37). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Water > Drinking water > Population with improved sanitation > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, rural.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > Current US$: Energy depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of energy extracted. It covers crude oil, natural gas, and coal."
  • Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks satisfaction: Quality of Green and Parks. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with green and parks in the city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Total natural resources rents > % of GDP: Total natural resources rents (% of GDP). Total natural resources rents are the sum of oil rents, natural gas rents, coal rents (hard and soft), mineral rents, and forest rents.
  • Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: chemicals (35). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker: Emissions per worker are total emissions of organic water pollutants divided by the number of industrial workers. Organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI: Carbon dioxide damage is estimated to be $20 per ton of carbon (the unit damage in 1995 U.S. dollars) times the number of tons of carbon emitted.
  • Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: textiles (32). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI: Carbon dioxide damage is estimated to be $20 per ton of carbon (the unit damage in 1995 U.S. dollars) times the number of tons of carbon emitted.
  • Marine protected areas > % of territorial waters: Marine protected areas (% of territorial waters). Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.
  • Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: paper and pulp (34). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > Current US$: Mineral depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of minerals extracted. It refers to bauxite, copper, iron, lead, nickel, phosphate, tin, zinc, gold, and silver."
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > % of GNI: Mineral depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of minerals extracted. It refers to bauxite, copper, iron, lead, nickel, phosphate, tin, zinc, gold, and silver."
  • Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Domestic > % of total freshwater withdrawal: Annual freshwater withdrawals refer to total water withdrawals, not counting evaporation losses from storage basins. Withdrawals also include water from desalination plants in countries where they are a significant source. Withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for domestic uses include drinking water, municipal use or supply, and use for public services, commercial establishments, and homes. Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002."
  • Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Industry > % of total freshwater withdrawal: Annual freshwater withdrawals refer to total water withdrawals, not counting evaporation losses from storage basins. Withdrawals also include water from desalination plants in countries where they are a significant source. Withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for industry are total withdrawals for direct industrial use (including withdrawals for cooling thermoelectric plants). Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002."
  • Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Agriculture > % of total freshwater withdrawal: Annual freshwater withdrawals refer to total water withdrawals, not counting evaporation losses from storage basins. Withdrawals also include water from desalination plants in countries where they are a significant source. Withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for agriculture are total withdrawals for irrigation and livestock production. Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002."
  • Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > % of total surface area: Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.
  • Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > % of total surface area: Terrestrial protected areas are those officially documented by national authorities.
  • Water pollution > Food industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: food and beverages (31). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter: Particulate matter concentrations refer to fine suspended particulates less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) that are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing significant health damage. Data for countries and aggregates for regions and income groups are urban-population weighted PM10 levels in residential areas of cities with more than 100,000 residents. The estimates represent the average annual exposure level of the average urban resident to outdoor particulate matter. The state of a countryÂ’s technology and pollution controls is an important determinant of particulate matter concentrations.
  • Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks dissatisfaction: Dissatisfaction with Green and Parks in the City. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with green and parks in the city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: wood (33). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: other (38 and 39). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > % of GNI: Energy depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of energy extracted. It covers crude oil, natural gas, and coal."
  • Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > % of GNI: Consumption of fixed capital represents the replacement value of capital used up in the process of production.
STAT Jamaica Puerto Rico HISTORY
Biodiversity > Mammal species, threatened 5
Ranked 145th. 67% more than Puerto Rico
3
Ranked 162nd.
CO2 emissions > Kt 10,717.94 kt
Ranked 88th. 5 times more than Puerto Rico
2,098.9 kt
Ranked 135th.

Current issues heavy rates of deforestation; coastal waters polluted by industrial waste, sewage, and oil spills; damage to coral reefs; air pollution in Kingston results from vehicle emissions erosion; occasional drought causing water shortages
Endangered species > Mammal species > Number 5
Ranked 137th. 67% more than Puerto Rico
3
Ranked 157th.
Forest area > Sq. km > Per capita 1.28 km² per 1,000 people
Ranked 135th. 22% more than Puerto Rico
1.04 km² per 1,000 people
Ranked 142nd.

Pollution perceptions > Air pollution 72.73
Ranked 12th. 94% more than Puerto Rico
37.5
Ranked 6th.
Pollution perceptions > Air quality 27.27
Ranked 48th.
62.5
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Jamaica
Pollution perceptions > Clean water 22.22
Ranked 56th.
56.25
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Jamaica
Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution 55.56
Ranked 13th. 2 times more than Puerto Rico
25
Ranked 6th.
Pollution perceptions > Drinking water quality 44.44
Ranked 46th.
75
Ranked 2nd. 69% more than Jamaica
Pollution perceptions > Noise and light pollution 58.33
Ranked 21st. 17% more than Puerto Rico
50
Ranked 3rd.
Pollution perceptions > Pollution index 83.79
Ranked 8th. 77% more than Puerto Rico
47.41
Ranked 6th.
Pollution perceptions > Water pollution 77.78
Ranked 4th. 78% more than Puerto Rico
43.75
Ranked 5th.
Proportion of land area under protection 15.89%
Ranked 98th. 55% more than Puerto Rico
10.26%
Ranked 132nd.

Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban and rural 93.12
Ranked 114th.
93.63
Ranked 93th. 1% more than Jamaica

Biodiversity > Bird species, threatened 10
Ranked 119th. 25% more than Puerto Rico
8
Ranked 141st.
CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000 4.08 kt
Ranked 75th. 7 times more than Puerto Rico
0.549 kt
Ranked 142nd.

Endangered species > Bird species 10
Ranked 90th. 25% more than Puerto Rico
8
Ranked 108th.

Biodiversity > Fish species, threatened 22
Ranked 93th. 5% more than Puerto Rico
21
Ranked 96th.
CO2 emissions > Kt > Per capita 4.08 kt per 1,000 people
Ranked 80th. 8 times more than Puerto Rico
0.541 kt per 1,000 people
Ranked 146th.

Endangered species > Fish species > Number 15
Ranked 92nd. 15% more than Puerto Rico
13
Ranked 115th.
Pollution perceptions > Waste management dissatisfaction 78.12
Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Puerto Rico
37.5
Ranked 7th.
Water > Percent of water resources used 9.86%
Ranked 36th.
14.01%
Ranked 41st. 42% more than Jamaica

Endangered species > Higher plant species > Number 209
Ranked 17th. 4 times more than Puerto Rico
53
Ranked 41st.

Forest area > Sq. km 3,390 km²
Ranked 142nd.
4,080 km²
Ranked 139th. 20% more than Jamaica

Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban and rural 80.19
Ranked 114th.
99.28
Ranked 42nd. 24% more than Jamaica

Pollution perceptions > Clean, tidy cities 19.44
Ranked 57th.
45.83
Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Jamaica
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Rural 88.79
Ranked 108th.
93.63
Ranked 77th. 5% more than Jamaica

Biodiversity > Plant species > Higher, threatened 212
Ranked 18th. 4 times more than Puerto Rico
54
Ranked 49th.
Biodiversity > Number 4.43
Ranked 55th. 9% more than Puerto Rico
4.05
Ranked 58th.

Pollution perceptions > Urban comfort > Low pollution 25
Ranked 56th.
58.33
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Jamaica
Pollution perceptions > Dirty, untidy cities 80.56
Ranked 3rd. 49% more than Puerto Rico
54.17
Ranked 5th.
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum 4.43
Ranked 56th. 9% more than Puerto Rico
4.05
Ranked 59th.

Pollution perceptions > Free of noise and light pollution 41.67
Ranked 39th.
50
Ranked 5th. 20% more than Jamaica
Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources > Total > Billion cubic meters 9.4
Ranked 123th. 32% more than Puerto Rico
7.1
Ranked 127th.

Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita > Cubic meters 3,499.55
Ranked 77th. 95% more than Puerto Rico
1,795.4
Ranked 106th.

Pollution > PM10, country level > Micrograms per cubic meter 27.18
Ranked 96th. 79% more than Puerto Rico
15.15
Ranked 153th.

Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > Number 71
Ranked 79th. 42% more than Puerto Rico
50
Ranked 94th.
CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 PPP $ of GDP 1.06 kg/PPP$
Ranked 15th. 7 times more than Puerto Rico
0.15 kg/PPP$
Ranked 138th.

Proportion of land and marine area under protection 7.06%
Ranked 127th. 54% more than Puerto Rico
4.59%
Ranked 153th.

Pollution perceptions > Urban discomfort from pollution 75
Ranked 2nd. 80% more than Puerto Rico
41.67
Ranked 6th.
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum per million 1.65
Ranked 46th. 53% more than Puerto Rico
1.08
Ranked 58th.

Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban 97.1
Ranked 113th. 4% more than Puerto Rico
93.63
Ranked 132nd.

Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Rural 82.17%
Ranked 95th.
99.28%
Ranked 36th. 21% more than Jamaica

Pollution perceptions > Waste management satisfaction 21.88
Ranked 57th.
62.5
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Jamaica
Forest area > Sq. km per 1000 1.28 km²
Ranked 133th. 20% more than Puerto Rico
1.07 km²
Ranked 139th.

Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 2,788
Ranked 88th. 1% more than Puerto Rico
2,757
Ranked 89th.
Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > Number 12
Ranked 62nd.
19
Ranked 40th. 58% more than Jamaica
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban 78.37
Ranked 130th.
99.28
Ranked 49th. 27% more than Jamaica

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > Current US$ $1.59 billion
Ranked 90th.
$8.98 billion
Ranked 41st. 6 times more than Jamaica

Water > Proportion of marine area under protection 4.63%
Ranked 75th. 3 times more than Puerto Rico
1.72%
Ranked 111th.

Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 per 1000 1.08
Ranked 72nd. 49% more than Puerto Rico
0.726
Ranked 90th.
Emissions > PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter 43.31
Ranked 66th. 2 times more than Puerto Rico
20.94
Ranked 134th.

Water pollution > Clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions 0.11%
Ranked 78th.
0.21%
Ranked 39th. 91% more than Jamaica

Forest area > % of land area 31.3% of land area
Ranked 88th.
46% of land area
Ranked 51st. 47% more than Jamaica

Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions 6.93%
Ranked 39th. 4 times more than Puerto Rico
1.88%
Ranked 53th.

Water > Drinking water > Population with improved sanitation > Rural 82.17
Ranked 95th.
99.28
Ranked 36th. 21% more than Jamaica

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > Current US$ 0.0
Ranked 147th.
0.0
Ranked 120th.

Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks satisfaction 27.78
Ranked 55th.
37.5
Ranked 2nd. 35% more than Jamaica
Total natural resources rents > % of GDP 1.71%
Ranked 105th.
0.0
Ranked 174th.

Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions 3.79%
Ranked 83th.
36.36%
Ranked 1st. 10 times more than Jamaica

Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker 0.29 kg per day per worker
Ranked 6th. 61% more than Puerto Rico
0.18 kg per day per worker
Ranked 14th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI 0.58%
Ranked 33th.
0.0
Ranked 169th.

Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions 9.76%
Ranked 53th.
9.77%
Ranked 18th. About the same as Jamaica

Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI 0.83% of GNI
Ranked 38th. 4 times more than Puerto Rico
0.2% of GNI
Ranked 156th.

Marine protected areas > % of territorial waters 5.59%
Ranked 63th. 3 times more than Puerto Rico
1.62%
Ranked 102nd.

Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions 7.24%
Ranked 82nd.
14.94%
Ranked 34th. 2 times more than Jamaica

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > Current US$ $179.90 million
Ranked 45th.
0.0
Ranked 107th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > % of GNI 1.29%
Ranked 26th.
0.0
Ranked 70th.

Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Domestic > % of total freshwater withdrawal 34.15%
Ranked 24th.
82.88%
Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Jamaica

Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Industry > % of total freshwater withdrawal 17.07%
Ranked 44th. 9 times more than Puerto Rico
1.81%
Ranked 99th.

Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Agriculture > % of total freshwater withdrawal 48.78%
Ranked 97th. 3 times more than Puerto Rico
15.29%
Ranked 111th.

Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > % of total surface area 3.56%
Ranked 44th.
11.46%
Ranked 18th. 3 times more than Jamaica
Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > % of total surface area 20.9%
Ranked 42nd. 3 times more than Puerto Rico
6.8%
Ranked 119th.
Water pollution > Food industry > % of total BOD emissions 70.84%
Ranked 8th. 43% more than Puerto Rico
49.57%
Ranked 15th.

PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter 42.23 mcg/m³
Ranked 84th. 2 times more than Puerto Rico
20.33 mcg/m³
Ranked 142nd.

Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks dissatisfaction 72.22
Ranked 5th. 16% more than Puerto Rico
62.5
Ranked 6th.
Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions 1.34%
Ranked 67th.
2.36%
Ranked 17th. 76% more than Jamaica

Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions 0.01%
Ranked 90th.
9.74%
Ranked 17th. 974 times more than Jamaica

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > % of GNI 0.0
Ranked 127th.
0.0
Ranked 111th.

Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > % of GNI 11.41%
Ranked 71st.
20.31%
Ranked 4th. 78% more than Jamaica

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