Savanna — Emissions in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Savanna — Emissions was 0.0747 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0747 kt
Change on year
up 210.0%
World rank
70th
of 221 countries
All-time high
0.1988 kt
in 2013
All-time low
0.018 kt
in 1996
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Savanna — Emissions in Costa Rica, 1990–2024

00.050.10.150.21990200720241990: 0.084 kt1991: 0.084 kt1992: 0.084 kt1993: 0.084 kt1994: 0.084 kt1995: 0.084 kt1996: 0.018 kt1997: 0.02 kt1998: 0.033 kt1999: 0.034 kt2000: 0.043 kt2001: 0.127 kt2002: 0.081 kt2003: 0.191 kt2004: 0.142 kt2005: 0.101 kt2006: 0.073 kt2007: 0.085 kt2008: 0.058 kt2009: 0.053 kt2010: 0.078 kt2011: 0.026 kt2012: 0.07 kt2013: 0.199 kt2014: 0.159 kt2015: 0.091 kt2016: 0.168 kt2017: 0.072 kt2018: 0.122 kt2019: 0.084 kt2020: 0.073 kt2021: 0.045 kt2022: 0.077 kt2023: 0.024 kt2024: 0.075 kt

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

In 2024, savanna — emissions in Costa Rica stood at 0.0747 kt.

The figure is up 210.0% on the previous year and down 52.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna — emissions in Costa Rica peaked at 0.1988 kt in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.018 kt, in 1996.

Costa Rica ranks 70th of 221 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.

Savanna — Emissions in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for Savanna — Emissions (CH4) in Costa Rica, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 0.0835 kt
1991 0.0835 kt +0.0%
1992 0.0835 kt +0.0%
1993 0.0835 kt +0.0%
1994 0.0835 kt +0.0%
1995 0.0835 kt +0.0%
1996 0.018 kt -78.4%
1997 0.0203 kt +12.8%
1998 0.0333 kt +64.0%
1999 0.0344 kt +3.3%
2000 0.0429 kt +24.7%
2001 0.1273 kt +196.7%
2002 0.0813 kt -36.1%
2003 0.1907 kt +134.6%
2004 0.142 kt -25.5%
2005 0.1014 kt -28.6%
2006 0.0732 kt -27.8%
2007 0.0847 kt +15.7%
2008 0.0577 kt -31.9%
2009 0.0527 kt -8.7%
2010 0.0777 kt +47.4%
2011 0.026 kt -66.5%
2012 0.0705 kt +171.2%
2013 0.1988 kt +182.0%
2014 0.1587 kt -20.2%
2015 0.0906 kt -42.9%
2016 0.1678 kt +85.2%
2017 0.0718 kt -57.2%
2018 0.1216 kt +69.4%
2019 0.0839 kt -31.0%
2020 0.0733 kt -12.6%
2021 0.0454 kt -38.1%
2022 0.0767 kt +68.9%
2023 0.0241 kt -68.6%
2024 0.0747 kt +210.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.0607 kt 0.018 kt 0.0835 kt 10
2000s 0.0954 kt 0.0429 kt 0.1907 kt 10
2010s 0.1067 kt 0.026 kt 0.1988 kt 10
2020s 0.0588 kt 0.0241 kt 0.0767 kt 5

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 67 Panama 0.0884 kt compare
  2. 68 Serbia 0.0779 kt compare
  3. 69 Bahamas 0.0752 kt compare
  4. 71 Albania 0.0643 kt compare
  5. 72 North Macedonia 0.0491 kt compare
  6. 73 Dominican Republic 0.0369 kt compare
  7. 73 Spain 0.0369 kt compare

See the full ranking of 274 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna — emissions in Costa Rica?
Savanna — emissions in Costa Rica was 0.0747 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest savanna — emissions recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 0.1988 kt in 2013.
What is the lowest savanna — emissions recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 0.018 kt in 1996.
How does Costa Rica rank for savanna — emissions?
Costa Rica ranks 70th out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
Is savanna — emissions rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is down 52.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Savanna — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Savanna — Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
274 places, 9,364 data points, 1990–2024
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