Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 92.11 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Costa Rica, 2000–2022
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 190 Sao Tome and Principe 96.33 compare
- 191 Solomon Islands 95.96 compare
- 192 Palau 92.74 compare
- 194 Micronesia (country) 87.91 compare
- 195 Marshall Islands 80.37 compare
- 196 Dominica 77.81 compare
More energy & mining data for Costa Rica
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -2.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 10.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.6% (2024)
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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About this data
This dataset provides information on electricity generation and installed capacity, categorized by energy type (renewable and non-renewable) and five technology types (Fossil fuels, Hydropower, Solar energy, Wind energy, and Bioenergy). The data has been sourced from the International Renewable Energy Agency (https://pxweb.irena.org/pxweb/en/IRENASTAT). The indicators on energy transition have been formulated to help users understand the progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources vis-à-vis the increasing energy requirements.