Social Development in Costa Rica
9 indicators covering social development for Costa Rica.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy | 36,395 | 2025 | up 910.1% | 71st |
| Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori | 367 | 2025 | down 1.9% | 122nd |
| Physical Integrity Rights Score | 2.22 | 2019 | up 30.0% | 45th |
| Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin | 1,820 | 2025 | up 754.5% | 97th |
| Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum | 178,212 | 2025 | up 5,368.3% | 9th |
| Forcibly displaced people | 233,727 | 2025 | up 3,306.1% | 59th |
| Press freedom | 2 | 2016 | unchanged | 1st |
| Self-reported life satisfaction | 7.44 | 2025 | up 5.0% | 4th |
| Other people in need of international protection by country or territo | 19,120 | 2025 | down 8.2% | 12th |