Costa Rica - Poverty Rate 1992
13.80%
−3.30pp from 1991
Costa Rica's poverty rate was 13.80% in 1992, decreased +3.30pp from 17.10% in 1991. This was the 26th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1992▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bulgaria | 0.00% | - |
| 2nd | Czechia | 0.00% | - |
| 3rd | Luxembourg | 0.00% | - |
| 4th | Romania | 0.00% | - |
| 5th | Slovak Republic | 0.00% | - |
| 6th | Germany | 0.20% | - |
| 7th | United Kingdom | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 8th | Israel | 0.20% | -60.0% |
| 9th | Poland | 0.20% | - |
| 10th | Sweden | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 11th | Denmark | 0.50% | -28.6% |
| 12th | United States | 0.50% | 0.0% |
| 13th | Canada | 0.70% | -41.7% |
| 14th | Switzerland | 0.70% | 0.0% |
| 15th | Uruguay | 0.90% | -10.0% |
| 16th | Belgium | 1.00% | 42.9% |
| 17th | Jordan | 1.10% | - |
| 18th | Argentina | 2.50% | 92.3% |
| 19th | Trinidad and Tobago | 3.20% | 433.3% |
| 20th | Malaysia | 5.00% | 2.0% |
| 21st | Ukraine | 8.10% | - |
| 22nd | Dominican Republic | 10.00% | -52.4% |
| 23rd | Chile | 11.10% | -30.6% |
| 24th | Mexico | 13.30% | -10.1% |
| 25th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 13.80% | 137.9% |
| 26th | Costa Rica | 13.80% | -19.3% |
| 27th | Colombia | 16.00% | -17.1% |
| 28th | Thailand | 16.20% | -23.2% |
| 29th | Brazil | 29.40% | -3.0% |
| 30th | Kenya | 32.00% | - |
| 31st | Guyana | 33.30% | - |
| 32nd | Honduras | 36.50% | -11.6% |
| 33rd | Côte d'Ivoire | 39.60% | 66.4% |
| 34th | Lao PDR | 42.10% | - |
| 35th | Nigeria | 55.20% | 8.0% |
| 36th | Viet Nam | 57.50% | - |
| 37th | Uganda | 79.90% | 9.8% |
| 38th | Central African Republic | 84.80% | - |
| 39th | Burundi | 85.00% | - |
| 40th | Niger | 88.00% | - |
FAQ
What was Costa Rica's poverty rate in 1992?▾
Costa Rica's poverty rate in 1992 was 13.80%. This ranked 26th globally.
How did Costa Rica's poverty rate change in 1992?▾
Costa Rica's poverty rate decreased by 19.3% in 1992 compared to 1991.
Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1992?▾
Niger had the highest poverty rate in 1992 at 88.00%.
What is the poverty rate of Costa Rica in 1992?▾
The poverty rate of Costa Rica in 1992 was 13.80%. This ranked 26th globally.
How does 1992 compare to 1991 for Costa Rica's poverty rate?▾
Costa Rica's poverty rate went from 17.10% in 1991 to 13.80% in 1992, a 19.3% decrease.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Costa Rica matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1992. Historically: 311 occurrences, 177 successful (57%). Outcome 24 months later: 13.5%. View full analysis →
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