Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), annual in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), annual was 15.15 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), annual in Costa Rica, 1995–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Costa Rica recorded 15.15 % change on previous year for imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), annual in 2024.
The figure is down 57.5% on the previous year and down 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), annual in Costa Rica peaked at 68.66 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -35.22 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places Costa Rica 66th out of 189 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.
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), annual in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 45.28 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | -29.23 % change on previous year | -164.6% |
| 1997 | 44.56 % change on previous year | -252.4% |
| 1998 | 68.66 % change on previous year | +54.1% |
| 1999 | -15.22 % change on previous year | -122.2% |
| 2000 | 19.82 % change on previous year | -230.3% |
| 2001 | -0.3178 % change on previous year | -101.6% |
| 2002 | 7.43 % change on previous year | -2436.5% |
| 2003 | 5.39 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 2004 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -136.2% |
| 2005 | 14.8 % change on previous year | -859.5% |
| 2006 | 19.7 % change on previous year | +33.1% |
| 2007 | -18.36 % change on previous year | -193.2% |
| 2008 | 31.98 % change on previous year | -274.1% |
| 2009 | -35.22 % change on previous year | -210.1% |
| 2010 | 60.44 % change on previous year | -271.6% |
| 2011 | 30.92 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 2012 | -18.75 % change on previous year | -160.6% |
| 2013 | 22.33 % change on previous year | -219.1% |
| 2014 | 21.09 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2015 | -18.82 % change on previous year | -189.2% |
| 2016 | 5.82 % change on previous year | -130.9% |
| 2017 | -0.6887 % change on previous year | -111.8% |
| 2018 | 4.07 % change on previous year | -691.5% |
| 2019 | -4.65 % change on previous year | -214.0% |
| 2020 | 0.5611 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 2021 | 43.12 % change on previous year | +7583.7% |
| 2022 | -7.28 % change on previous year | -116.9% |
| 2023 | 35.63 % change on previous year | -589.7% |
| 2024 | 15.15 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 15.15 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.04 % change on previous year, 14.5× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 15.15 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 14 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), annual in Costa Rica changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +7583.7% | 0.5611 % change on previous year | 43.12 % change on previous year |
| 2002 | +2436.5% | -0.3178 % change on previous year | 7.43 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22.81 % change on previous year | -29.23 % change on previous year | 68.66 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 4.33 % change on previous year | -35.22 % change on previous year | 31.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.18 % change on previous year | -18.82 % change on previous year | 60.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.44 % change on previous year | -7.28 % change on previous year | 43.12 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 63 Sri Lanka 15.57 % change on previous year compare
- 64 El Salvador 15.49 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Comoros 15.48 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Oman 14.97 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Angola 14.48 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Indonesia 14.18 % change on previous year compare
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 1.07 (2024)
- 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 imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), annual in Costa Rica?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), annual in Costa Rica was 15.15 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), annual recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 68.66 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), annual recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was -35.22 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Costa Rica rank for imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), annual?
- Costa Rica ranks 66th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar (world), annual rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar International Monetary Fund
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.