Costa Rica - Poverty Rate 2019
1.70%
−0.60pp from 2018
Costa Rica's poverty rate was 1.70% in 2019, decreased +0.60pp from 2.30% in 2018. This was the 48th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2019▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Belarus | 0.00% | - |
| 2nd | Switzerland | 0.00% | - |
| 3rd | China | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 4th | Czechia | 0.00% | - |
| 5th | Finland | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 6th | Moldova | 0.00% | - |
| 7th | Maldives | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 8th | Slovenia | 0.00% | - |
| 9th | Belgium | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 10th | France | 0.10% | - |
| 11th | Ireland | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 12th | Iceland | 0.10% | -66.7% |
| 13th | Kazakhstan | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 14th | Luxembourg | 0.10% | -66.7% |
| 15th | Netherlands | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 16th | Poland | 0.10% | -66.7% |
| 17th | Thailand | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 18th | Uruguay | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 19th | Canada | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 20th | Cyprus | 0.20% | 100.0% |
| 21st | Germany | 0.20% | - |
| 22nd | Korea | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 23rd | Norway | 0.20% | -33.3% |
| 24th | Portugal | 0.20% | -50.0% |
| 25th | Slovak Republic | 0.20% | -60.0% |
| 26th | Ukraine | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 27th | Albania | 0.30% | -70.0% |
| 28th | Denmark | 0.30% | 50.0% |
| 29th | Latvia | 0.30% | -50.0% |
| 30th | Malta | 0.30% | 50.0% |
| 31st | Russian Federation | 0.30% | 50.0% |
| 32nd | Croatia | 0.40% | -20.0% |
| 33rd | Sweden | 0.40% | -55.6% |
| 34th | United Kingdom | 0.50% | 0.0% |
| 35th | Austria | 0.60% | 0.0% |
| 36th | Lithuania | 0.60% | -40.0% |
| 37th | Estonia | 0.70% | 75.0% |
| 38th | Spain | 0.90% | -10.0% |
| 39th | Dominican Republic | 1.00% | -9.1% |
| 40th | Greece | 1.00% | 400.0% |
| 41st | Israel | 1.00% | 42.9% |
| 42nd | Italy | 1.00% | -41.2% |
| 43rd | United States | 1.00% | 0.0% |
| 44th | Japan | 1.20% | 20.0% |
| 45th | Türkiye | 1.30% | 30.0% |
| 46th | Bulgaria | 1.60% | 6.7% |
| 47th | Argentina | 1.70% | 6.2% |
| 48th | Costa Rica | 1.70% | -26.1% |
| 49th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 2.00% | -35.5% |
| 50th | Marshall Islands | 2.10% | - |
| 51st | Armenia | 2.40% | -17.2% |
| 52nd | Paraguay | 2.40% | -22.6% |
| 53rd | Montenegro | 2.50% | -35.9% |
| 54th | Sri Lanka | 2.70% | -28.9% |
| 55th | Serbia | 2.70% | -35.7% |
| 56th | Panama | 2.90% | -21.6% |
| 57th | El Salvador | 3.00% | -26.8% |
| 58th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 3.10% | -34.0% |
| 59th | Romania | 3.10% | -16.2% |
| 60th | North Macedonia | 3.90% | -9.3% |
| 61st | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 4.30% | 34.4% |
| 62nd | Ecuador | 4.60% | -2.1% |
| 63rd | Fiji | 4.70% | 193.8% |
| 64th | Kyrgyz Republic | 4.90% | -16.9% |
| 65th | Peru | 5.40% | -11.5% |
| 66th | Kiribati | 6.10% | -71.4% |
| 67th | Brazil | 7.00% | 1.4% |
| 68th | Colombia | 8.80% | 18.9% |
| 69th | Georgia | 9.70% | -11.8% |
| 70th | Mauritania | 10.20% | -12.8% |
| 71st | Indonesia | 10.80% | -13.6% |
| 72nd | Kosovo | 11.30% | -45.4% |
| 73rd | Honduras | 18.80% | -5.1% |
| 74th | Vanuatu | 19.50% | -24.1% |
| 75th | Zimbabwe | 49.20% | 10.1% |
| 76th | Uganda | 59.80% | -0.5% |
| 77th | Malawi | 75.40% | 5.2% |
| 78th | Mozambique | 81.60% | 9.7% |
FAQ
What was Costa Rica's poverty rate in 2019?▾
Costa Rica's poverty rate in 2019 was 1.70%. This ranked 48th globally.
How did Costa Rica's poverty rate change in 2019?▾
Costa Rica's poverty rate decreased by 26.1% in 2019 compared to 2018.
Which country had the highest poverty rate in 2019?▾
Mozambique had the highest poverty rate in 2019 at 81.60%.
What is the poverty rate of Costa Rica in 2019?▾
The poverty rate of Costa Rica in 2019 was 1.70%. This ranked 48th globally.
How does 2019 compare to 2018 for Costa Rica's poverty rate?▾
Costa Rica's poverty rate went from 2.30% in 2018 to 1.70% in 2019, a 26.1% decrease.
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