Benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social was 11.8% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social in Costa Rica, 2008–2022
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
Costa Rica recorded 11.8% for benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social in 2022.
That represents a change of down 12.8% on the previous year and up 64.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social in Costa Rica peaked at 32.4% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 6.1%, in 2011.
Costa Rica ranks 21st of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 32.4% | — |
| 2010 | 6.6% | -79.6% |
| 2011 | 6.1% | -7.9% |
| 2012 | 7.2% | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 10.9% | +51.9% |
| 2015 | 9.0% | -17.3% |
| 2016 | 11.2% | +23.6% |
| 2017 | 11.1% | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 10.5% | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 11.4% | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 25.6% | +124.3% |
| 2021 | 13.6% | -47.1% |
| 2022 | 11.8% | -12.8% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 11.8% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.9%, 1.5× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 11.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 11.9%, 99% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.4% | 32.4% | 32.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 9.3% | 6.1% | 11.4% | 9 |
| 2020s | 17.0% | 11.8% | 25.6% | 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 benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social in Costa Rica?
- Benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social in Costa Rica was 11.8% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 32.4% in 2008.
- What is the lowest benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.1% in 2011.
- How does Costa Rica rank for benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social?
- Costa Rica ranks 21st out of 35 countries with data for 2022.
- Is benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.3%. 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 Benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of benefits going to the extreme poor (those below $125 a day) relative to the total benefits going to the population