Costa Rica: International migrant stock (% of population)
In , Costa Rica's International migrant stock (% of population) was 12.20.
That's up 18.4% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 13.42 . Costa Rica ranks #71 globally out of 216 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #14 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (1990–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 13.40
- Trough
- 7.90
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | International migrant stock (% of population) |
|---|---|
| 12.2000 | |
| 10.3000 | |
| 8.5000 | |
| 8.9000 | |
| 8.4000 | |
| 7.9000 | |
| 10.3000 | |
| 13.4000 |
About International migrant stock (% of population)
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.
Indicator code: SM.POP.TOTL.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Costa Rica's International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Costa Rica's International migrant stock (% of population) was 12.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Costa Rica's International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?
- Costa Rica's International migrant stock (% of population) rose 18.4% from 2020 to 2024.
- How does Costa Rica rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?
- In 2024, Costa Rica ranked #71 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).
- How does Costa Rica's International migrant stock (% of population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024 was 13.42, so Costa Rica is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #14 of 42.
- What is International migrant stock (% of population) and how is it measured?
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.