Costa Rica: Migrant population

The latest value from 2024 is 12 percent, an increase from 10 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 11 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 1990 to 2024 is 10 percent. The minimum value, 8 percent, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 13 percent was recorded in 1990. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.