Overview: Jan Mayen is a volcanic island with no exploitable natural resources. Economic activity is limited to providing services for employees of Norway's radio and meteorological stations located on the island.

Electricity: 15,000 kW capacity; 40 million kWh produced, NA kWh per capita (1988)

NOTE: The information regarding Jan Mayen on this page is re-published from the 1989 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Jan Mayen Economy 1989 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Jan Mayen Economy 1989 should be addressed to the CIA.