Costa Rica
Country in Americas
In brief
Forest cover: 59.1% (2024). World rank 32 of 213; in Americas, 7 of 46. Protected areas: 28.2% (2025). World rank 36 of 213 (1 = best); in Americas, 6 of 46. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 22,236 (2022). World rank 29 of 183; in Americas, 15 of 36. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 3% → 28.2%. Better than all its neighbours (Nicaragua and Panama): protected areas. Worse than all its neighbours (Nicaragua and Panama): water stress.