Diagnostic exams in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Diagnostic exams was 349,546 Exams in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
349,546 Exams
Change on year
up 8.2%
World rank
22nd
of 28 countries
All-time high
349,546 Exams
in 2025
All-time low
39,656 Exams
in 2000
Years of data
26
2000–2025

Diagnostic exams in Costa Rica, 2000–2025

0100.0k200.0k300.0k2000201220252000: 39.7k Exams2001: 47.6k Exams2002: 50.8k Exams2003: 55.0k Exams2004: 56.0k Exams2005: 52.8k Exams2006: 55.4k Exams2007: 66.0k Exams2008: 72.5k Exams2009: 86.3k Exams2010: 96.1k Exams2011: 99.5k Exams2012: 104.0k Exams2013: 105.8k Exams2014: 114.9k Exams2015: 122.0k Exams2016: 130.4k Exams2017: 151.5k Exams2018: 169.8k Exams2019: 194.4k Exams2020: 180.9k Exams2021: 263.7k Exams2022: 312.3k Exams2023: 290.1k Exams2024: 322.9k Exams2025: 349.5k Exams

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Exams.

Analysis

The most recent figure for diagnostic exams in Costa Rica is 349,546 Exams, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.

That represents a change of up 8.2% on the previous year and up 186.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, diagnostic exams in Costa Rica peaked at 349,546 Exams in 2025 and was at its lowest, 39,656 Exams, in 2000.

Costa Rica ranks 22nd of 28 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 58,220 Exams 39,656 Exams 86,285 Exams 10
2010s 128,838 Exams 96,098 Exams 194,429 Exams 10
2020s 286,565 Exams 180,901 Exams 349,546 Exams 6

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 19 Serbia 767,592 Exams compare
  2. 20 Norway 534,601 Exams compare
  3. 21 Finland 380,586 Exams compare
  4. 23 Luxembourg 180,223 Exams compare
  5. 24 Albania 148,061 Exams compare
  6. 25 Cyprus 95,669 Exams compare

See the full ranking of 38 places β†’

More reference data data for Costa Rica

All data for Costa Rica β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is diagnostic exams in Costa Rica?
Diagnostic exams in Costa Rica was 349,546 Exams in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest diagnostic exams recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 349,546 Exams in 2025.
What is the lowest diagnostic exams recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 39,656 Exams in 2000.
How does Costa Rica rank for diagnostic exams?
Costa Rica ranks 22nd out of 28 countries with data for 2025.
Is diagnostic exams rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is up 186.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Diagnostic exams. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Diagnostic exams
Unit
Exams
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
38 places, 642 data points, 1995–2025
Last refreshed

An exam is defined as a medical imaging session to study one (or more than one) body part that yields one or more views for diagnostic purposes. Data are collected for Computed Tomography (CT) exams, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) exams. Data are collected for the total number of exams and for the breakdown between hospitals and ambulatory care providers. Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.