Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social was 68.1% in 2022. ▬ Flat
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Costa Rica, 2008–2022
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Costa Rica is 68.1%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Costa Rica peaked at 69.2% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 57.4%, in 2009.
Costa Rica ranks 12th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 68.8% | — |
| 2009 | 57.4% | -16.6% |
| 2010 | 69.2% | +20.6% |
| 2011 | 67.3% | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 62.8% | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 63.4% | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 65.8% | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 66.6% | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 60.5% | -9.2% |
| 2018 | 69.2% | +14.4% |
| 2019 | 68.6% | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 67.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 66.0% | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 68.1% | +3.1% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 68.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 61.1%, 1.1× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 68.1% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 66.2%, 1.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 63.1% | 57.4% | 68.8% | 2 |
| 2010s | 65.9% | 60.5% | 69.2% | 9 |
| 2020s | 67.3% | 66.0% | 68.1% | 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 population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Costa Rica?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Costa Rica was 68.1% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 69.2% in 2018.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.4% in 2009.
- How does Costa Rica rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
- Costa Rica ranks 12th out of 38 countries with data for 2022.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -rural. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)