Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports was 0.5859 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports in Costa Rica, 1998–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Costa Rica recorded 0.5859 for exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports in 2024.
The figure is down 14.4% on the previous year and down 46.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports in Costa Rica peaked at 2.67 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.4647, in 2015.
That places Costa Rica 97th out of 184 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1.03 | — |
| 1999 | 1.5 | +45.5% |
| 2000 | 2.67 | +77.1% |
| 2001 | 2.63 | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 2.57 | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 2.25 | -12.4% |
| 2004 | 0.9253 | -58.9% |
| 2005 | 1.03 | +10.8% |
| 2006 | 0.8402 | -18.1% |
| 2007 | 1.1 | +30.4% |
| 2008 | 1.08 | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 0.7336 | -32.0% |
| 2010 | 0.882 | +20.2% |
| 2011 | 1.01 | +14.7% |
| 2012 | 0.9618 | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 0.9578 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 1.09 | +13.7% |
| 2015 | 0.4647 | -57.3% |
| 2016 | 0.528 | +13.6% |
| 2017 | 0.6401 | +21.2% |
| 2018 | 0.5939 | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 0.7024 | +18.3% |
| 2020 | 0.8397 | +19.5% |
| 2021 | 0.7439 | -11.4% |
| 2022 | 0.6083 | -18.2% |
| 2023 | 0.6848 | +12.6% |
| 2024 | 0.5859 | -14.4% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 0.5859 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.33, 25% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 0.5859 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.4654, 1.3× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.27 | 1.03 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.58 | 0.7336 | 2.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7831 | 0.4647 | 1.09 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6925 | 0.5859 | 0.8397 | 5 |
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 198.02 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports in Costa Rica?
- Exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports in Costa Rica was 0.5859 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 2.67 in 2000.
- What is the lowest exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4647 in 2015.
- How does Costa Rica rank for exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports?
- Costa Rica ranks 97th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exports of low carbon technology products, percent of exports rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Exports of low carbon technology products, Percent of exports (World). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on the bilateral trade flows of low-carbon technology products, as well as country and world aggregates . Low carbon technology products produce less pollution than their traditional energy counterparts, and will play a vital role in the transition to a low carbon economy. Low carbon technologies include mechanics like wind turbines, solar panels, biomass systems and carbon capture equipment.