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 2.2% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Costa Rica, 2008–2022
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2022, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Costa Rica stood at 2.2%.
The figure is up 63.6% on the previous year and up 59.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Costa Rica peaked at 4.9% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2020.
That places Costa Rica 19th out of 40 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.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2.3% | — |
| 2009 | 4.9% | +112.1% |
| 2010 | 1.8% | -63.4% |
| 2011 | 1.5% | -17.1% |
| 2012 | 1.4% | -8.4% |
| 2014 | 1.5% | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 1.1% | -28.7% |
| 2016 | 1.4% | +28.1% |
| 2017 | 1.7% | +28.6% |
| 2018 | 1.1% | -38.6% |
| 2019 | 1.6% | +48.4% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | -36.7% |
| 2021 | 1.3% | +32.9% |
| 2022 | 2.2% | +63.6% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 2.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.4%, 49% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 2.2% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.3%, 1.7× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.6% | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 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 2.2% 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 4.9% in 2009.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2020.
- How does Costa Rica rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
- Costa Rica ranks 19th out of 40 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 59.9%. 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 the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Insurance (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population only receiving All Social Insurance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)