Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Total methane in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Total methane was 122.93 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
122.93 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
Change on year
down 19.6%
World rank
24th
of 37 countries
All-time high
489.56 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 1992
All-time low
79.79 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2006
Years of data
32
1990–2021
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Total methane in Costa Rica, 1990–2021
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — total methane in Costa Rica is 122.93 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 19.6% on the previous year and up 38.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — total methane in Costa Rica peaked at 489.56 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 1992 and was at its lowest, 79.79 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2006.
Costa Rica ranks 24th of 37 countries on this measure, 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 — Total methane in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 374.5 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1991 | 149.18 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -60.2% |
| 1992 | 489.56 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +228.2% |
| 1993 | 286.62 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -41.5% |
| 1994 | 274.1 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -4.4% |
| 1995 | 145.04 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -47.1% |
| 1996 | 251.27 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +73.2% |
| 1997 | 241 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 218.01 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -9.5% |
| 1999 | 92.2 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -57.7% |
| 2000 | 100.87 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 125.92 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +24.8% |
| 2002 | 143.78 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +14.2% |
| 2003 | 96.4 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -33.0% |
| 2004 | 128.71 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +33.5% |
| 2005 | 82.5 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -35.9% |
| 2006 | 79.79 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 131.46 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +64.8% |
| 2008 | 94.95 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -27.8% |
| 2009 | 133.39 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +40.5% |
| 2010 | 112.7 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -15.5% |
| 2011 | 88.84 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -21.2% |
| 2012 | 173.1 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +94.8% |
| 2013 | 255.67 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +47.7% |
| 2014 | 118.36 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -53.7% |
| 2015 | 199.41 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +68.5% |
| 2016 | 211.36 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 135.96 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -35.7% |
| 2018 | 199.5 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +46.7% |
| 2019 | 185.04 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 152.84 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -17.4% |
| 2021 | 122.93 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -19.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 252.15 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 92.2 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 489.56 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 111.78 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 79.79 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 143.78 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 167.99 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 88.84 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 255.67 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 137.89 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 122.93 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 152.84 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 2 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 21 Italy 193.33 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 22 Spain 173.2 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 23 Kazakhstan 143.43 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 25 Japan 87.13 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 26 Portugal 46.75 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 27 New Zealand 45.81 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
More climate change data for Costa Rica
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,751 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 942.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,808 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 100.29 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 688.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 623.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 65.45 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.35 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.34 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — total methane in Costa Rica?
- Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — total methane in Costa Rica was 122.93 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — total methane recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 489.56 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 1992.
- What is the lowest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — total methane recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 79.79 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2006.
- How does Costa Rica rank for agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — total methane?
- Costa Rica ranks 24th out of 37 countries with data for 2021.
- Is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — total methane rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.4%. 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 — Total methane (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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