Costa Rica Environment: Pollution
Costa Rica CR: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total
CR: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 52.093 % in 2008. This records an increase from the previous number of 51.090 % for 2007. CR: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 84.962 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.269 % in 1981 and a record low of 49.490 % in 2006. CR: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Agricultural methane emissions are emissions from animals, animal waste, rice production, agricultural waste burning (nonenergy, on-site), and savanna burning.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 65.035 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Costa Rica CR: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total
CR: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 79.545 % in 2008. This records an increase from the previous number of 78.443 % for 2007. CR: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 88.083 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 92.982 % in 1992 and a record low of 77.181 % in 2004. CR: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Agricultural nitrous oxide emissions are emissions produced through fertilizer use (synthetic and animal manure), animal waste management, agricultural waste burning (nonenergy, on-site), and savanna burning.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 80.411 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Costa Rica CR: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2011 Price
CR: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data was reported at 0.113 kg in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.115 kg for 2013. CR: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.143 kg from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2014, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.175 kg in 1994 and a record low of 0.113 kg in 2014. CR: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.; ; Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.113 2014 | yearly | 1990 - 2014 |
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CR: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2010 Price
CR: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data was reported at 0.164 kg in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.166 kg for 2017. CR: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.203 kg from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2018, with 59 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.259 kg in 1978 and a record low of 0.125 kg in 1961. CR: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.; ; Data for up to 1990 are sourced from Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States. Data from 1990 are CAIT data: Climate Watch. 2020. GHG Emissions. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org/ghg-emissions. See NY.GDP.MKTP.KD for the denominator's source.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.164 2018 | yearly | 1960 - 2018 |
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Costa Rica CR: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total
CR: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 8.837 % in 2008. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.201 % for 2007. CR: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 5.555 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.439 % in 2006 and a record low of 3.795 % in 1983. CR: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Methane emissions from energy processes are emissions from the production, handling, transmission, and combustion of fossil fuels and biofuels.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 12.073 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Costa Rica CR: HFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent
CR: HFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data was reported at 98.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 83.200 Metric Ton th for 2008. CR: HFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data is updated yearly, averaging 61.500 Metric Ton th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 98.000 Metric Ton th in 2010 and a record low of 0.000 Metric Ton th in 1990. CR: HFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Hydrofluorocarbons, used as a replacement for chlorofluorocarbons, are used mainly in refrigeration and semiconductor manufacturing.;European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/;Gap-filled total;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 98.000 2010 | yearly | 1990 - 2010 |
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CR: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990
CR: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at -38.583 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of -39.185 % for 2011. CR: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging -25.486 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -0.303 % in 1991 and a record low of -42.478 % in 2008. CR: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Methane emissions are those stemming from human activities such as agriculture and from industrial methane production. Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -38.583 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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Costa Rica CR: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total
CR: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data was reported at 8.523 % in 2008. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.982 % for 2007. CR: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 3.009 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.982 % in 2007 and a record low of 2.135 % in 1983. CR: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Nitrous oxide emissions from energy processes are emissions produced by the combustion of fossil fuels and biofuels.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5.937 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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CR: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990
CR: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at -15.778 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of -16.604 % for 2011. CR: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging -16.191 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.919 % in 1997 and a record low of -25.277 % in 2002. CR: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Nitrous oxide emissions are emissions from agricultural biomass burning, industrial activities, and livestock management. Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -15.778 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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CR: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990
CR: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at 838.300 % in 2012. This stayed constant from the previous number of 838.300 % for 2011. CR: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging 258.578 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,797.922 % in 2001 and a record low of 0.071 % in 1991. CR: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Other greenhouse gas emissions are by-product emissions of hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride. Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 838.300 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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Costa Rica CR: PFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent
CR: PFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data was reported at 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Metric Ton th for 2008. CR: PFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 Metric Ton th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010 and a record low of 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. CR: PFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Perfluorocarbons, used as a replacement for chlorofluorocarbons in manufacturing semiconductors, are a byproduct of aluminum smelting and uranium enrichment.;European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/;Gap-filled total;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000 2010 | yearly | 1990 - 2010 |
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Costa Rica CR: SF6 Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent
CR: SF6 Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data was reported at 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Metric Ton th for 2008. CR: SF6 Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 Metric Ton th from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010 and a record low of 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. CR: SF6 Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Sulfur hexafluoride is used largely to insulate high-voltage electric power equipment.;European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/;Gap-filled total;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000 2010 | yearly | 1990 - 2010 |
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CR: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990
CR: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at 42.826 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 39.574 % for 2011. CR: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging 21.443 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.826 % in 2012 and a record low of 3.692 % in 1991. CR: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Total greenhouse gas emissions are composed of CO2 totals excluding short-cycle biomass burning (such as agricultural waste burning and savanna burning) but including other biomass burning (such as forest fires, post-burn decay, peat fires and decay of drained peatlands), all anthropogenic CH4 sources, N2O sources and F-gases (HFCs, PFCs and SF6). Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 42.826 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |