International migrant stock, total in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: International migrant stock, total was 628,404 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
628,404
World rank
76th
of 214 countries
All-time high
628,404
in 2024
All-time low
310,946
in 2000
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrant stock, total in Costa Rica, 1990–2024

0200.0k400.0k600.0k1990200720241990: 417.6k1995: 364.3k2000: 310.9k2005: 358.4k2010: 405.8k2015: 411.7k2020: 520.7k2024: 628.4k

Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

Costa Rica recorded 628,404 for international migrant stock, total in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

The figure is up 52.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Costa Rica peaked at 628,404 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 310,946, in 2000.

Costa Rica ranks 76th of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 390,958 364,287 417,628 2
2000s 334,672 310,946 358,398 2
2010s 408,738 405,779 411,697 2
2020s 574,566 520,729 628,404 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrant stock, total in Costa Rica?
International migrant stock, total in Costa Rica was 628,404 in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 628,404 in 2024.
What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 310,946 in 2000.
How does Costa Rica rank for international migrant stock, total?
Costa Rica ranks 76th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is up 52.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
International migrant stock, total
Source
International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
262 places, 2,096 data points, 1990–2024
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International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.