Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) was 2,510 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Costa Rica, 2004–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Costa Rica is 2,510, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 14.7% on the previous year and up 69.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Costa Rica peaked at 2,943 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 586, in 2007.
That places Costa Rica 96th out of 135 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,560 | — |
| 2007 | 586 | -62.4% |
| 2008 | 1,480 | +152.6% |
| 2009 | 1,559 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 2,943 | +88.8% |
| 2018 | 2,510 | -14.7% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 2,510 is below the median for high income countries, which is 26,327, 10% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 2,510 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5,783, 43% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,296 | 586 | 1,560 | 4 |
| 2010s | 2,726 | 2,510 | 2,943 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 93 Benin 3,972 compare
- 94 Oman 3,545 compare
- 95 Mauritius 3,075 compare
- 97 Saint Kitts and Nevis 2,498 compare
- 98 Democratic Republic of Congo 2,467 compare
- 99 Bangladesh 2,281 compare
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 total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Costa Rica?
- Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Costa Rica was 2,510 in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 2,943 in 2017.
- What is the lowest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 586 in 2007.
- How does Costa Rica rank for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
- Costa Rica ranks 96th out of 135 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release