In 2010, Costa Rica had 3.78Mha of natural forest, extending over 76% of its land area. In 2021, it lost 7.09kha of natural forest, equivalent to 3.89Mt of CO₂ emissions.
Explore interactive charts and maps that summarize the human use of land in Costa Rica. Statistics – including export flows of agricultural commodities, the economic impact of forests and forestry employment – can be customized, easily shared and downloaded for offline use.