Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland was 186.97 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
186.97 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
Change on year
up 19.2%
World rank
24th
of 38 countries
All-time high
4,008 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 1991
All-time low
144.46 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2018
Years of data
32
1990–2021
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland in Costa Rica, 1990–2021
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Analysis
In 2021, agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland in Costa Rica stood at 186.97 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
The figure is up 19.2% on the previous year and down 66.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland in Costa Rica peaked at 4,008 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 1991 and was at its lowest, 144.46 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2018.
That places Costa Rica 24th out of 38 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,719 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1991 | 4,008 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +7.8% |
| 1992 | 1,675 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -58.2% |
| 1993 | 1,632 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 1,700 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 1,729 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 1,775 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 1,803 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 3,432 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +90.4% |
| 1999 | 3,460 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 3,283 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 573.24 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -82.5% |
| 2002 | 610.87 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 894.09 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +46.4% |
| 2004 | 922.26 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 949.57 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 976.05 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 1,002 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 939.55 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -6.2% |
| 2009 | 878.92 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 789.95 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -10.1% |
| 2011 | 553.32 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -30.0% |
| 2012 | 1,389 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +151.0% |
| 2013 | 1,331 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 1,478 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 1,209 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -18.2% |
| 2016 | 569.71 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -52.9% |
| 2017 | 985.16 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +72.9% |
| 2018 | 144.46 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -85.3% |
| 2019 | 159.11 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +10.1% |
| 2020 | 156.85 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 186.97 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +19.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,493 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 1,632 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 4,008 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,103 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 573.24 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 3,283 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 860.86 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 144.46 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 1,478 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 171.91 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 156.85 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 186.97 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 2 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 21 Switzerland 513.82 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 22 Austria 428.74 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 23 Portugal 304.01 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 25 Hungary 138.8 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 26 Ireland 81.61 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 27 Czechia 33.37 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
More environment data for Costa Rica
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.9 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.71 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.257 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.61 °C (2025)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production, per capita 0.0525 m3 per person (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity, annual growth rate 34.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland in Costa Rica?
- Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland in Costa Rica was 186.97 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 4,008 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 1991.
- What is the lowest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 144.46 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2018.
- How does Costa Rica rank for agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland?
- Costa Rica ranks 24th out of 38 countries with data for 2021.
- Is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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