Costa Rica vs Guatemala: Above-ground biomass in forest
Costa Rica
180.6
in 2025
Guatemala
181.73
in 2025
Costa Rica rank
41st
Guatemala rank
39th
Above-ground biomass in forest over time
- Costa Rica
- Guatemala
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 181.73 against 180.6 in Costa Rica, a difference of 1.13.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Guatemala has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 41st and Guatemala ranks 39th of 188 countries.
Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Guatemala | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 180.6 | 181.73 | 1.13 | Guatemala |
| 2000s | 180.6 | 181.73 | 1.13 | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 180.6 | 181.73 | 1.13 | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 180.6 | 181.73 | 1.13 | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher above-ground biomass in forest, Costa Rica or Guatemala?
- Guatemala, at 181.73 against 180.6 in Costa Rica as of 2025.
- What is the difference in above-ground biomass in forest between Costa Rica and Guatemala?
- 1.13, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Guatemala?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Costa Rica and Guatemala rank globally for above-ground biomass in forest?
- Costa Rica ranks 41st and Guatemala ranks 39th of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Above-ground biomass in forest (tonnes per hectare). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.