Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 92.11 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
92.11
Change on year
up 3,120.8%
World rank
193rd
of 224 countries
All-time high
1,196
in 2013
All-time low
2.86
in 2021
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Costa Rica, 2000–2022

02505007501.0k1.2k2000201120222000: 62.32001: 1002002: 122.42003: 157.12004: 66.52005: 270.92006: 533.12007: 722.22008: 676.82009: 451.22010: 641.22011: 863.32012: 830.32013: 1.2k2014: 1.0k2015: 108.12016: 1932017: 37.42018: 158.62019: 95.62020: 23.72021: 2.92022: 92.1

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Costa Rica is 92.11, measured in 2022.

The figure is up 3,120.8% on the previous year and down 88.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Costa Rica peaked at 1,196 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.86, in 2021.

Costa Rica ranks 193rd of 224 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Costa Rica, 2000 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2000 62.3
2001 99.96 +60.4%
2002 122.35 +22.4%
2003 157.15 +28.4%
2004 66.48 -57.7%
2005 270.86 +307.4%
2006 533.15 +96.8%
2007 722.24 +35.5%
2008 676.77 -6.3%
2009 451.21 -33.3%
2010 641.17 +42.1%
2011 863.34 +34.6%
2012 830.28 -3.8%
2013 1,196 +44.0%
2014 1,043 -12.8%
2015 108.12 -89.6%
2016 193.03 +78.5%
2017 37.41 -80.6%
2018 158.55 +323.8%
2019 95.64 -39.7%
2020 23.73 -75.2%
2021 2.86 -87.9%
2022 92.11 +3120.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 316.25 62.3 722.24 10
2010s 516.67 37.41 1,196 10
2020s 39.57 2.86 92.11 3

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 190 Sao Tome and Principe 96.33 compare
  2. 191 Solomon Islands 95.96 compare
  3. 192 Palau 92.74 compare
  4. 194 Micronesia (country) 87.91 compare
  5. 195 Marshall Islands 80.37 compare
  6. 196 Dominica 77.81 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Costa Rica?
Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Costa Rica was 92.11 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 1,196 in 2013.
What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 2.86 in 2021.
How does Costa Rica rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Costa Rica ranks 193rd out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is down 88.9%. 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 Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
247 places, 5,616 data points, 2000–2023
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