How does Costa Rica rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Costa Rica ranked #121 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

Costa Rica: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: Costa Rica: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2024, Costa Rica's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 0.52.

That's up 3.9% from 2023, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.92 . Costa Rica ranks #121 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #21 of 38.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.BU.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 0.62; 2022
Trough: 0.41; 2011
1-year change: +3.9%
5-year change: +6.1%; +1.2% / yr
10-year change: +12.5%; +1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	0.5188
2023	0.4995
2022	0.6240
2021	0.5455
2020	0.4831
2019	0.4892
2018	0.4746
2017	0.4834
2016	0.4565
2015	0.4764

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the building sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.4 Residential and other sectors, 1.A.5 Non-Specified. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.BU.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was Costa Rica's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Costa Rica's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 0.52, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Costa Rica's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Costa Rica's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 3.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Costa Rica rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Costa Rica ranked #121 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Costa Rica's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 16.92, so Costa Rica is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #21 of 38.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the building sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.4 Residential and other sectors, 1.A.5 Non-Specified. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.BU.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.