Agriculture more less land in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Agriculture more less land was -6.03 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-6.03
Change on year
up 8.6%
World rank
197th
of 225 countries
All-time high
44.23
in 1973
All-time low
-23.76
in 1994
Years of data
53
1971–2023
Agriculture more less land in Costa Rica, 1971–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, agriculture more less land in Costa Rica stood at -6.03.
That represents a change of up 8.6% on the previous year and down 294.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agriculture more less land in Costa Rica peaked at 44.23 in 1973 and was at its lowest, -23.76, in 1994.
Costa Rica ranks 197th of 225 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agriculture more less land in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 35.27 | — |
| 1972 | 33.83 | -4.1% |
| 1973 | 44.23 | +30.7% |
| 1974 | 37.91 | -14.3% |
| 1975 | 36.46 | -3.8% |
| 1976 | 34.86 | -4.4% |
| 1977 | 39.79 | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 37.53 | -5.7% |
| 1979 | 36.48 | -2.8% |
| 1980 | 35.56 | -2.5% |
| 1981 | 37.73 | +6.1% |
| 1982 | 41.97 | +11.2% |
| 1983 | 30.96 | -26.2% |
| 1984 | 34.18 | +10.4% |
| 1985 | 26.34 | -22.9% |
| 1986 | 18.46 | -29.9% |
| 1987 | 11.02 | -40.3% |
| 1988 | 4.36 | -60.4% |
| 1989 | -2.66 | -161.0% |
| 1990 | -12.62 | +374.1% |
| 1991 | -15.21 | +20.6% |
| 1992 | -19.37 | +27.3% |
| 1993 | -21.22 | +9.5% |
| 1994 | -23.76 | +12.0% |
| 1995 | -23.61 | -0.6% |
| 1996 | -23.62 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | -23.08 | -2.3% |
| 1998 | -22.25 | -3.6% |
| 1999 | -20.61 | -7.4% |
| 2000 | -16.31 | -20.8% |
| 2001 | -16.82 | +3.1% |
| 2002 | -15.46 | -8.1% |
| 2003 | -13.44 | -13.1% |
| 2004 | -13.03 | -3.0% |
| 2005 | -11.87 | -8.9% |
| 2006 | -9.02 | -24.0% |
| 2007 | -7.83 | -13.2% |
| 2008 | -6.37 | -18.7% |
| 2009 | -3.81 | -40.1% |
| 2010 | -1.14 | -70.1% |
| 2011 | -0.7638 | -33.1% |
| 2012 | -0.7667 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | -1.53 | +99.7% |
| 2014 | -2.03 | +32.7% |
| 2015 | -2.54 | +25.0% |
| 2016 | -3.98 | +56.9% |
| 2017 | -4.1 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | -3.98 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | -5.44 | +36.9% |
| 2020 | -5.85 | +7.5% |
| 2021 | -6.41 | +9.5% |
| 2022 | -6.6 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | -6.03 | -8.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 37.37 | 33.83 | 44.23 | 9 |
| 1980s | 23.79 | -2.66 | 41.97 | 10 |
| 1990s | -20.53 | -23.76 | -12.62 | 10 |
| 2000s | -11.4 | -16.82 | -3.81 | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.63 | -5.44 | -0.7638 | 10 |
| 2020s | -6.22 | -6.6 | -5.85 | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Costa Rica
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0337 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 672.15 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2027 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 3.37 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 3.37 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agriculture more less land in Costa Rica?
- Agriculture more less land in Costa Rica was -6.03 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agriculture more less land recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 44.23 in 1973.
- What is the lowest agriculture more less land recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.76 in 1994.
- How does Costa Rica rank for agriculture more less land?
- Costa Rica ranks 197th out of 225 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agriculture more less land rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 294.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Agriculture more less land. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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