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Costa Rica - Poverty Rate 2024

Name: Costa Rica Poverty Rate 2024
Creator: World Bank
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Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day · World Bank

1.30% −0.20pp from 2023 Global rank: 4th

Costa Rica's poverty rate was 1.30% in 2024, decreased +0.20pp from 1.50% in 2023. This was the 4th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 2024▾

Poverty Rate by Country - 2024
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Uruguay	0.20%	0.0%
2nd	Dominican Republic	0.80%	-38.5%
3rd	Argentina	1.00%	-16.7%
4th	Costa Rica	1.30%	-13.3%
5th	Paraguay	2.10%	-12.5%
6th	Uzbekistan	2.70%	-34.1%
7th	Panama	3.10%	-16.2%
8th	Georgia	4.20%	-27.6%
9th	Peru	5.10%	-13.6%
10th	Indonesia	5.40%	-19.4%
11th	Tajikistan	6.10%	-16.4%
12th	Ecuador	7.30%	55.3%
13th	Honduras	15.70%	-7.6%

FAQ

What was Costa Rica's poverty rate in 2024?▾

Costa Rica's poverty rate in 2024 was 1.30%. This ranked 4th globally.

How did Costa Rica's poverty rate change in 2024?▾

Costa Rica's poverty rate decreased by 13.3% in 2024 compared to 2023.

Which country had the highest poverty rate in 2024?▾

Honduras had the highest poverty rate in 2024 at 15.70%.

What is the poverty rate of Costa Rica in 2024?▾

The poverty rate of Costa Rica in 2024 was 1.30%. This ranked 4th globally.

How does 2024 compare to 2023 for Costa Rica's poverty rate?▾

Costa Rica's poverty rate went from 1.50% in 2023 to 1.30% in 2024, a 13.3% decrease.

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