Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested was 1,992 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Costa Rica, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Costa Rica stood at 1,992 ha.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Costa Rica peaked at 14,500 ha in 1977 and was at its lowest, 1,210 ha, in 1972.
That places Costa Rica 111th out of 174 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.
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,600 ha | — |
| 1962 | 3,250 ha | +25.0% |
| 1963 | 3,850 ha | +18.5% |
| 1964 | 6,650 ha | +72.7% |
| 1965 | 9,080 ha | +36.5% |
| 1966 | 7,750 ha | -14.6% |
| 1967 | 8,750 ha | +12.9% |
| 1968 | 6,750 ha | -22.9% |
| 1969 | 3,400 ha | -49.6% |
| 1970 | 1,430 ha | -57.9% |
| 1971 | 1,470 ha | +2.8% |
| 1972 | 1,210 ha | -17.7% |
| 1973 | 1,905 ha | +57.4% |
| 1974 | 2,020 ha | +6.0% |
| 1975 | 1,391 ha | -31.1% |
| 1976 | 3,923 ha | +182.0% |
| 1977 | 14,500 ha | +269.6% |
| 1978 | 11,571 ha | -20.2% |
| 1979 | 13,000 ha | +12.3% |
| 1980 | 8,447 ha | -35.0% |
| 1981 | 9,000 ha | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 5,000 ha | -44.4% |
| 1983 | 3,551 ha | -29.0% |
| 1984 | 3,200 ha | -9.9% |
| 1985 | 2,617 ha | -18.2% |
| 1986 | 2,138 ha | -18.3% |
| 1987 | 2,117 ha | -1.0% |
| 1988 | 2,117 ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1,840 ha | -13.1% |
| 1990 | 1,683 ha | -8.5% |
| 1991 | 1,494 ha | -11.2% |
| 1992 | 1,550 ha | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 1,402 ha | -9.5% |
| 1994 | 1,480 ha | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 1,498 ha | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 1,495 ha | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 1,473 ha | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 1,470 ha | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 1,477 ha | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 1,466 ha | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 1,462 ha | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 1,459 ha | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 1,456 ha | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 1,556 ha | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 1,992 ha | +28.0% |
| 2006 | 1,945 ha | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 2,265 ha | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 2,678 ha | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 1,795 ha | -33.0% |
| 2010 | 1,876 ha | +4.5% |
| 2011 | 1,920 ha | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 1,900 ha | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 1,900 ha | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1,914 ha | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 1,927 ha | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 1,965 ha | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 1,947 ha | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 1,946 ha | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 1,971 ha | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 1,953 ha | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 1,953 ha | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,982 ha | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 1,987 ha | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 1,992 ha | +0.3% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 1,992 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 418.5 ha, 4.8× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 1,992 ha is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6,467 ha, 31% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +269.6% | 3,923 ha | 14,500 ha |
| 1976 | +182.0% | 1,391 ha | 3,923 ha |
| 1964 | +72.7% | 3,850 ha | 6,650 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,787 ha | 2,600 ha | 9,080 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,242 ha | 1,210 ha | 14,500 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,003 ha | 1,840 ha | 9,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,502 ha | 1,402 ha | 1,683 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,807 ha | 1,456 ha | 2,678 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,927 ha | 1,876 ha | 1,971 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,973 ha | 1,953 ha | 1,992 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Costa Rica
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5759 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0996 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1685 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3415 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Costa Rica?
- Fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Costa Rica was 1,992 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 14,500 ha in 1977.
- What is the lowest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,210 ha in 1972.
- How does Costa Rica rank for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested?
- Costa Rica ranks 111th out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.