Costa Rica - Poverty Rate 2004
6.60%
−0.30pp from 2003
Costa Rica's poverty rate was 6.60% in 2004, decreased +0.30pp from 6.90% in 2003. This was the 47th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2004▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Azerbaijan | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 2nd | Czechia | 0.00% | - |
| 3rd | Germany | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 4th | Finland | 0.00% | - |
| 5th | Croatia | 0.00% | - |
| 6th | Luxembourg | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 7th | Austria | 0.10% | -75.0% |
| 8th | Belgium | 0.10% | -75.0% |
| 9th | Cyprus | 0.10% | - |
| 10th | France | 0.10% | -50.0% |
| 11th | Ireland | 0.10% | -50.0% |
| 12th | Slovenia | 0.10% | - |
| 13th | Canada | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 14th | Switzerland | 0.20% | - |
| 15th | United Kingdom | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 16th | Iceland | 0.20% | - |
| 17th | Slovak Republic | 0.20% | -88.2% |
| 18th | Denmark | 0.30% | -25.0% |
| 19th | Hungary | 0.30% | 50.0% |
| 20th | Netherlands | 0.30% | 50.0% |
| 21st | Norway | 0.30% | 50.0% |
| 22nd | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.40% | -33.3% |
| 23rd | Sweden | 0.50% | 25.0% |
| 24th | Australia | 0.70% | -30.0% |
| 25th | Portugal | 0.70% | -36.4% |
| 26th | Italy | 0.80% | -11.1% |
| 27th | Greece | 0.90% | 50.0% |
| 28th | Spain | 1.00% | 11.1% |
| 29th | Israel | 1.00% | 11.1% |
| 30th | United States | 1.00% | 0.0% |
| 31st | Serbia | 1.20% | 33.3% |
| 32nd | North Macedonia | 1.40% | -50.0% |
| 33rd | Estonia | 1.60% | -55.6% |
| 34th | Uruguay | 1.70% | 13.3% |
| 35th | West Bank and Gaza | 1.80% | - |
| 36th | Russian Federation | 1.80% | -14.3% |
| 37th | Poland | 2.80% | 1,300.0% |
| 38th | Ukraine | 2.80% | -12.5% |
| 39th | Thailand | 3.10% | -34.0% |
| 40th | Latvia | 3.70% | 146.7% |
| 41st | Lithuania | 4.00% | 900.0% |
| 42nd | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 4.10% | - |
| 43rd | Belarus | 4.30% | -50.6% |
| 44th | Jamaica | 4.50% | -29.7% |
| 45th | Romania | 5.30% | -24.3% |
| 46th | Argentina | 6.00% | -26.8% |
| 47th | Costa Rica | 6.60% | -4.3% |
| 48th | Türkiye | 6.60% | -34.0% |
| 49th | Kazakhstan | 7.60% | -38.2% |
| 50th | Armenia | 10.30% | -30.4% |
| 51st | Paraguay | 10.70% | -22.5% |
| 52nd | Mexico | 11.00% | -14.1% |
| 53rd | Moldova | 11.60% | 16.0% |
| 54th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 13.20% | -44.8% |
| 55th | Dominican Republic | 14.60% | 36.4% |
| 56th | Brazil | 15.30% | -10.5% |
| 57th | Panama | 15.50% | -7.7% |
| 58th | El Salvador | 16.30% | -22.0% |
| 59th | Colombia | 19.20% | -3.0% |
| 60th | Ecuador | 19.40% | 2.6% |
| 61st | Georgia | 20.90% | -6.3% |
| 62nd | Peru | 23.50% | 4.4% |
| 63rd | Comoros | 27.90% | - |
| 64th | Mauritania | 28.50% | -7.2% |
| 65th | Viet Nam | 30.90% | -28.6% |
| 66th | Kyrgyz Republic | 32.50% | -42.6% |
| 67th | Honduras | 33.30% | -2.1% |
| 68th | Tajikistan | 37.20% | -33.6% |
| 69th | Pakistan | 40.90% | -27.2% |
| 70th | Indonesia | 45.40% | -0.2% |
| 71st | India | 46.40% | -2.3% |
| 72nd | Zambia | 68.90% | 1.3% |
| 73rd | Malawi | 74.40% | 15.2% |
| 74th | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 94.90% | - |
FAQ
What was Costa Rica's poverty rate in 2004?▾
Costa Rica's poverty rate in 2004 was 6.60%. This ranked 47th globally.
How did Costa Rica's poverty rate change in 2004?▾
Costa Rica's poverty rate decreased by 4.3% in 2004 compared to 2003.
Which country had the highest poverty rate in 2004?▾
Congo, Democratic Republic of had the highest poverty rate in 2004 at 94.90%.
What is the poverty rate of Costa Rica in 2004?▾
The poverty rate of Costa Rica in 2004 was 6.60%. This ranked 47th globally.
How does 2004 compare to 2003 for Costa Rica's poverty rate?▾
Costa Rica's poverty rate went from 6.90% in 2003 to 6.60% in 2004, a 4.3% decrease.
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