Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and was 190 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
190
Change on year
up 33.8%
World rank
73rd
of 126 countries
All-time high
445
in 2004
All-time low
129
in 2018
Years of data
6
2004–2020

Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and in Costa Rica, 2004–2020

1002003004002004201220202004: 4452008: 3162017: 1322018: 1292019: 1422020: 190

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from north america and in Costa Rica is 190, measured in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.8% on the previous year and down 39.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from north america and in Costa Rica peaked at 445 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 129, in 2018.

That places Costa Rica 73rd out of 126 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and Western Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in Costa Rica, 2004 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2004 445
2008 316 -29.0%
2017 132 -58.2%
2018 129 -2.3%
2019 142 +10.1%
2020 190 +33.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 380.5 316 445 2
2010s 134.33 129 142 3
2020s 190 190 190 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from north america and in Costa Rica?
Inbound internationally mobile students from north america and in Costa Rica was 190 in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from north america and recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 445 in 2004.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from north america and recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 129 in 2018.
How does Costa Rica rank for inbound internationally mobile students from north america and?
Costa Rica ranks 73rd out of 126 countries with data for 2020.
Is inbound internationally mobile students from north america and rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is down 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and Western Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and Western Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
239 places, 4,175 data points, 1997–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release