Refugees by country of origin in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Refugees by country of origin was 316 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in Costa Rica, 1992–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugees by country of origin in Costa Rica is 316 people, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 52.7% on the previous year and down 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in Costa Rica peaked at 463 people in 2013 and was at its lowest, 5 people, in 1992.
Costa Rica ranks 123rd of 204 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugees by country of origin in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 people | — |
| 1993 | 5 people | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 222 people | +4340.0% |
| 1995 | 209 people | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 136 people | -34.9% |
| 1997 | 86 people | -36.8% |
| 1998 | 50 people | -41.9% |
| 1999 | 73 people | +46.0% |
| 2000 | 55 people | -24.7% |
| 2001 | 86 people | +56.4% |
| 2002 | 97 people | +12.8% |
| 2003 | 91 people | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 136 people | +49.5% |
| 2005 | 176 people | +29.4% |
| 2006 | 283 people | +60.8% |
| 2007 | 361 people | +27.6% |
| 2008 | 354 people | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 344 people | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 352 people | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 332 people | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 325 people | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 463 people | +42.5% |
| 2014 | 414 people | -10.6% |
| 2015 | 374 people | -9.7% |
| 2016 | 202 people | -46.0% |
| 2017 | 195 people | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 207 people | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 206 people | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 208 people | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 235 people | +13.0% |
| 2022 | 275 people | +17.0% |
| 2023 | 207 people | -24.7% |
| 2024 | 316 people | +52.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 98.25 people | 5 people | 222 people | 8 |
| 2000s | 198.3 people | 55 people | 361 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 307 people | 195 people | 463 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 248.2 people | 207 people | 316 people | 5 |
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More population data for Costa Rica
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6681 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.9965 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.2884 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.9965 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 123,827 people (2100)
- Population density 73.96 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7399 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5224 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees by country of origin in Costa Rica?
- Refugees by country of origin in Costa Rica was 316 people in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugees by country of origin recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 463 people in 2013.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 people in 1992.
- How does Costa Rica rank for refugees by country of origin?
- Costa Rica ranks 123rd out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Refugees by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees, not just those who fled that year.