Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) was 0.6678 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Costa Rica, 2005–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Costa Rica is 0.6678 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 13.6% on the previous year and up 105.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Costa Rica peaked at 52.25 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -20.54 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Costa Rica ranks 46th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -2.09 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 6.5 % change on previous year | -411.0% |
| 2007 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 2008 | -9.09 % change on previous year | -385.2% |
| 2009 | -9.9 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 2010 | -10.99 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 2011 | -4.84 % change on previous year | -55.9% |
| 2012 | -5.22 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 2013 | -13.29 % change on previous year | +154.8% |
| 2014 | 7.59 % change on previous year | -157.1% |
| 2015 | -12.66 % change on previous year | -266.9% |
| 2016 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -126.0% |
| 2017 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 6.49 % change on previous year | +103.5% |
| 2019 | 23.66 % change on previous year | +264.4% |
| 2020 | -20.54 % change on previous year | -186.8% |
| 2021 | 15.07 % change on previous year | -173.4% |
| 2022 | 52.25 % change on previous year | +246.8% |
| 2023 | 0.4216 % change on previous year | -99.2% |
| 2024 | 0.5877 % change on previous year | +39.4% |
| 2025 | 0.6678 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 0.6678 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.2024 % change on previous year, 3.3× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 0.6678 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.3106 % change on previous year, 2.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -2.28 % change on previous year | -9.9 % change on previous year | 6.5 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | -0.2782 % change on previous year | -13.29 % change on previous year | 23.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.08 % change on previous year | -20.54 % change on previous year | 52.25 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 43 Maldives 0.6897 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Papua New Guinea 0.6873 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Philippines 0.6716 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Chinese Taipei 0.6531 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Namibia 0.6494 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Guinea-Bissau 0.6424 % change on previous year compare
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 labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Costa Rica?
- Labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Costa Rica was 0.6678 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 52.25 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.54 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Costa Rica rank for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1)?
- Costa Rica ranks 46th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 105.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.