Resources statistical capacity in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Resources statistical capacity was 372,284 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
372,284
Change on year
down 51.0%
World rank
103rd
of 146 countries
All-time high
13.15 million
in 2010
All-time low
172,762
in 2019
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Costa Rica, 2010–2023

05.0M10.0M15.0M2010201620232010: 13.1M2011: 10.1M2012: 8.4M2013: 3.5M2014: 1.7M2015: 400.4k2016: 198.0k2017: 548.3k2018: 798.6k2019: 172.8k2020: 172.9k2021: 463.4k2022: 759.2k2023: 372.3k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for resources statistical capacity in Costa Rica is 372,284, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 51.0% on the previous year and down 89.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Costa Rica peaked at 13.15 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 172,762, in 2019.

Costa Rica ranks 103rd of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Resources statistical capacity in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Costa Rica, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 13.15 million —
2011 10.06 million -23.5%
2012 8.43 million -16.2%
2013 3.49 million -58.6%
2014 1.68 million -52.0%
2015 400,375 -76.1%
2016 197,989 -50.5%
2017 548,285 +176.9%
2018 798,554 +45.6%
2019 172,762 -78.4%
2020 172,925 +0.1%
2021 463,384 +168.0%
2022 759,162 +63.8%
2023 372,284 -51.0%

Costa Rica compared with similar countries

  • Costa Rica's 372,284 is above the median for high income countries, which is 125,290, 3.0× the median. (12 countries reporting)
  • Costa Rica's 372,284 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 449,055, 83% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 3.89 million 172,762 13.15 million 10
2020s 441,939 172,925 759,162 4

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 100 East Timor 396,366 compare
  2. 101 Honduras 390,334 compare
  3. 102 Mexico 385,888 compare
  4. 104 Bhutan 343,415 compare
  5. 105 Cuba 314,242 compare
  6. 106 Uzbekistan 284,250 compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Costa Rica?
Resources statistical capacity in Costa Rica was 372,284 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 13.15 million in 2010.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 172,762 in 2019.
How does Costa Rica rank for resources statistical capacity?
Costa Rica ranks 103rd out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is down 89.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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