Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from buildings in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from buildings was 650,994 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
650,994 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
Change on year
up 6.0%
World rank
45th
of 47 countries
All-time high
720,576 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2001
All-time low
106,730 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 1982
Years of data
54
1970–2023

Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from buildings in Costa Rica, 1970–2023

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Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.

Analysis

Costa Rica recorded 650,994 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent for greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from buildings in 2023.

The figure is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 26.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from buildings in Costa Rica peaked at 720,576 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2001 and was at its lowest, 106,730 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 1982.

That places Costa Rica 45th out of 47 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from buildings in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from buildings in Costa Rica, 1970 to 2023.
Year Tonnes of CO2-equivalent Change
1970 125,722 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
1971 125,722 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +0.0%
1972 129,737 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +3.2%
1973 133,779 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +3.1%
1974 125,324 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -6.3%
1975 129,424 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +3.3%
1976 143,094 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +10.6%
1977 147,131 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +2.8%
1978 157,543 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +7.1%
1979 167,650 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +6.4%
1980 159,340 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -5.0%
1981 129,417 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -18.8%
1982 106,730 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -17.5%
1983 117,378 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +10.0%
1984 128,397 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +9.4%
1985 123,797 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -3.6%
1986 128,350 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +3.7%
1987 129,773 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +1.1%
1988 128,056 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -1.3%
1989 198,342 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +54.9%
1990 219,244 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +10.5%
1991 286,040 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +30.5%
1992 321,368 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +12.4%
1993 359,743 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +11.9%
1994 388,141 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +7.9%
1995 410,537 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +5.8%
1996 486,654 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +18.5%
1997 481,962 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -1.0%
1998 509,930 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +5.8%
1999 610,616 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +19.7%
2000 668,990 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +9.6%
2001 720,576 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +7.7%
2002 670,313 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -7.0%
2003 634,198 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -5.4%
2004 517,526 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -18.4%
2005 549,218 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +6.1%
2006 608,810 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +10.9%
2007 592,310 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -2.7%
2008 578,703 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -2.3%
2009 562,973 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -2.7%
2010 516,403 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -8.3%
2011 505,159 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -2.2%
2012 503,130 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -0.4%
2013 515,898 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +2.5%
2014 536,707 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +4.0%
2015 550,042 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +2.5%
2016 505,050 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -8.2%
2017 529,352 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +4.8%
2018 516,088 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -2.5%
2019 529,688 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +2.6%
2020 523,813 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent -1.1%
2021 587,652 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +12.2%
2022 614,210 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +4.5%
2023 650,994 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent +6.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 138,513 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 125,324 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 167,650 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 10
1980s 134,958 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 106,730 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 198,342 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 10
1990s 407,424 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 219,244 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 610,616 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 10
2000s 610,362 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 517,526 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 720,576 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 10
2010s 520,752 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 503,130 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 550,042 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 10
2020s 594,167 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 523,813 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 650,994 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 4

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 42 Lithuania 1.30 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  2. 43 Slovenia 1.19 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  3. 44 Estonia 729,380 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  4. 46 Iceland 521,838 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  5. 47 Malta 155,238 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from buildings in Costa Rica?
Greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from buildings in Costa Rica was 650,994 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from buildings recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 720,576 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2001.
What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from buildings recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 106,730 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 1982.
How does Costa Rica rank for greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from buildings?
Costa Rica ranks 45th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
Is greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from buildings rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is up 26.2%. 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 Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from buildings. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from buildings
Unit
Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
51 places, 2,754 data points, 1970–2023
Last refreshed

This dataset provides indicators on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in large (TL2) and small (TL3) regions. Data definition and source GHG are estimated by sector of origin at the subnational level using the Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR) (Joint Research Centre). See the methodology. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Local Data Portal OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.