ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: ReICO database - R&I talent circulation was -18.67 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-18.67
Change on year
down 19.8%
World rank
21st
of 38 countries
All-time high
56.75
in 2020
All-time low
-22.55
in 2021
Years of data
14
2011–2024

ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in Costa Rica, 2011–2024

-2002040602011201720242011: 9.22012: 9.82013: -132014: 29.62015: 1.72016: 13.22017: 3.22018: -14.72019: 102020: 56.82021: -22.62022: 5.32023: -15.62024: -18.7

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Analysis

The most recent figure for reico database - r&i talent circulation in Costa Rica is -18.67, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 19.8% on the previous year and down 163.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reico database - r&i talent circulation in Costa Rica peaked at 56.75 in 2020 and was at its lowest, -22.55, in 2021.

That places Costa Rica 21st out of 38 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in Costa Rica, 2011 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2011 9.25
2012 9.83 +6.3%
2013 -13 -232.2%
2014 29.62 -327.9%
2015 1.7 -94.3%
2016 13.2 +676.5%
2017 3.18 -75.9%
2018 -14.67 -560.7%
2019 10.03 -168.4%
2020 56.75 +465.6%
2021 -22.55 -139.7%
2022 5.3 -123.5%
2023 -15.58 -394.0%
2024 -18.67 +19.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 5.46 -14.67 29.62 9
2020s 1.05 -22.55 56.75 5

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 18 Bulgaria 12.13 compare
  2. 19 Malta 11.23 compare
  3. 20 Indonesia 3.69 compare
  4. 22 Czechia -23.95 compare
  5. 23 Italy -24.92 compare
  6. 24 Romania -34.66 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reico database - r&i talent circulation in Costa Rica?
Reico database - r&i talent circulation in Costa Rica was -18.67 in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest reico database - r&i talent circulation recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 56.75 in 2020.
What is the lowest reico database - r&i talent circulation recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was -22.55 in 2021.
How does Costa Rica rank for reico database - r&i talent circulation?
Costa Rica ranks 21st out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
Is reico database - r&i talent circulation rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is down 163.0%. 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 ReICO database - R&I talent circulation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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ReICO database - R&I talent circulation
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
51 places, 714 data points, 2011–2024
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The Research and Innovation Careers Observatory (ReICO) project provides internationally comparable indicators on R&I talent to support evidence-based policymaking and research. This database compiles and analyses information from multiple sources to monitor trends in research and innovation careers, employment conditions, and mobility patterns. The database is distinguished into three themes: R&I Talent development, R&I Labour market and R&I talent circulation. The R&I Talent circulation theme covers indicators for monitoring trends in the mobility of R&I talent across countries. Indicators on other two themes are available in the links below. Please consult the methodology document when using the database. More information about the ReICO project is available in the following website: https://www.oecd.org/en/networks/research-and-innovation-careers-observatory.html.