Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average was 1.3% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Costa Rica, 2005–2022
Source: UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2022, chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Costa Rica stood at 1.3%.
That represents a change of down 10.1% on the previous year and down 57.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Costa Rica peaked at 12.8% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2015.
That places Costa Rica 100th out of 193 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.9% | 5 |
| 2010s | 3.6% | 0.5% | 12.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Costa Rica?
- Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Costa Rica was 1.3% in 2022, according to UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 12.8% in 2013.
- What is the lowest chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2015.
- How does Costa Rica rank for chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average?
- Costa Rica ranks 100th out of 193 countries with data for 2022.
- Is chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Chlorophyll-a deviations, remote sensing (%)