Average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) was 1.45 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) in Costa Rica, 2008–2022
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) in Costa Rica is 1.45, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 109.3% on the previous year and up 61.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) in Costa Rica peaked at 3.74 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.6906, in 2021.
That places Costa Rica 12th out of 24 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.
Average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1.4 | — |
| 2010 | 1.09 | -21.9% |
| 2011 | 1.04 | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 0.8977 | -13.7% |
| 2014 | 3.36 | +274.3% |
| 2015 | 1.04 | -69.2% |
| 2016 | 2.95 | +185.4% |
| 2017 | 2.9 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 2.98 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 1.75 | -41.3% |
| 2020 | 3.74 | +114.2% |
| 2021 | 0.6906 | -81.5% |
| 2022 | 1.45 | +109.3% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 1.45 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.3553, 4.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 1.45 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.45, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2 | 0.8977 | 3.36 | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.96 | 0.6906 | 3.74 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
More work & labour data for Costa Rica
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.9965 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.9952 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.9977 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.61 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,205 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 569.35 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1,908 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1,868 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3,776 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) in Costa Rica?
- Average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) in Costa Rica was 1.45 in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 3.74 in 2020.
- What is the lowest average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6906 in 2021.
- How does Costa Rica rank for average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest)?
- Costa Rica ranks 12th out of 24 countries with data for 2022.
- Is average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Average per capita transfer held by 5th quintile (richest) - Unconditional Cash Transfers -rural. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average transfer amount of Cash Transfers programs among program beneficiaries (per capita, daily $ppp)