Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving Labor Market in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving Labor Market was 1.5% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
1.5%
Change on year
down 61.3%
World rank
5th
of 39 countries
All-time high
4.6%
in 2009
All-time low
0.0%
in 2018
Years of data
14
2008–2022

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving Labor Market in Costa Rica, 2008–2022

0123452008201520222008: 2.2 %2009: 4.6 %2010: 1.6 %2011: 1.9 %2012: 3.4 %2014: 3.3 %2015: 1.5 %2016: 4.1 %2017: 3.2 %2018: 0 %2019: 1.3 %2020: 1.3 %2021: 3.8 %2022: 1.5 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

Costa Rica recorded 1.5% for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving labor market in 2022.

The figure is down 61.3% on the previous year and down 57.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving labor market in Costa Rica peaked at 4.6% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2018.

That places Costa Rica 5th out of 39 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving Labor Market in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving Labor Market (%) in Costa Rica, 2008 to 2022.
Year % Change
2008 2.2%
2009 4.6% +108.4%
2010 1.6% -64.8%
2011 1.9% +19.2%
2012 3.4% +78.9%
2014 3.3% -3.9%
2015 1.5% -55.4%
2016 4.1% +181.7%
2017 3.2% -23.2%
2018 0.0% -100.0%
2019 1.3%
2020 1.3% -6.8%
2021 3.8% +198.8%
2022 1.5% -61.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.4% 2.2% 4.6% 2
2010s 2.3% 0.0% 4.1% 9
2020s 2.2% 1.3% 3.8% 3

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 2 Pakistan 3.5% compare
  2. 3 Chile 2.3% compare
  3. 4 Indonesia 1.9% compare
  4. 6 Côte d'Ivoire 0.7% compare
  5. 7 Panama 0.5% compare
  6. 8 Colombia 0.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving labor market in Costa Rica?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving labor market in Costa Rica was 1.5% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving labor market recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 4.6% in 2009.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving labor market recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2018.
How does Costa Rica rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving labor market?
Costa Rica ranks 5th out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving labor market rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.7%. 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 Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving Labor Market (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving Labor Market (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 378 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population only receiving Labor Market programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)