Outbound mobility ratio to Latin America and the Caribbean, male (UIS) in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Outbound mobility ratio to Latin America and the Caribbean, male (UIS) was 0.5% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to Latin America and the Caribbean, male (UIS) in Costa Rica, 1970–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to latin america and the caribbean, male (uis) in Costa Rica is 0.5%, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.1% on the previous year and down 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to latin america and the caribbean, male (uis) in Costa Rica peaked at 1.8% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
Costa Rica ranks 39th of 232 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound mobility ratio to Latin America and the Caribbean, male (UIS) in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0% | — |
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 0.0% | — |
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 1998 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 1.8% | — |
| 2011 | 1.0% | -45.9% |
| 2012 | 1.1% | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 0.5% | -51.1% |
| 2014 | 0.5% | -9.1% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 0.5% | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 0.6% | +16.5% |
| 2019 | 0.5% | -13.1% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 0.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0%, 45.4× the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 0.5% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.0%, 50% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
More education data for Costa Rica
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 37,015 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,772 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 62,694 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 61,047 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 464,490 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 460,126 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0897 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to latin america and the caribbean, male (uis) in Costa Rica?
- Outbound mobility ratio to latin america and the caribbean, male (uis) in Costa Rica was 0.5% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to latin america and the caribbean, male (uis) recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 1.8% in 2004.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to latin america and the caribbean, male (uis) recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Costa Rica rank for outbound mobility ratio to latin america and the caribbean, male (uis)?
- Costa Rica ranks 39th out of 232 countries with data for 2019.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to latin america and the caribbean, male (uis) rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.9%. 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 Outbound mobility ratio to Latin America and the Caribbean, male (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release