Costa Rica Social: Social Protection and Insurance

Adequacy: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households

2018 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Adequacy: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households data was reported at 30.975 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 21.209 % for 2019. Adequacy: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households data is updated yearly, averaging 26.635 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2020, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.975 % in 2020 and a record low of 21.209 % in 2019. Adequacy: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Adequacy of unemployment benefits and active labor market programs (ALMP) is measured by the total transfer amount received by the population participating in unemployment benefits and active labor market programs as a share of their total welfare. Welfare is defined as the total income or total expenditure of beneficiary households. Unemployment benefits and active labor market programs include unemployment compensation, severance pay, and early retirement due to labor market reasons, labor market services (intermediation), training (vocational, life skills, and cash for training), job rotation and job sharing, employment incentives and wage subsidies, supported employment and rehabilitation, and employment measures for the disabled. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
30.975 2020 yearly 2018 - 2020

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Costa Rica Adequacy: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households

Benefit Incidence: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs (ALMP) to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Unemployment/ALMP Benefits

2018 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Benefit Incidence: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs (ALMP) to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Unemployment/ALMP Benefits data was reported at 0.000 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.692 % for 2019. Benefit Incidence: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs (ALMP) to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Unemployment/ALMP Benefits data is updated yearly, averaging 13.251 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2020, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.692 % in 2019 and a record low of 0.000 % in 2020. Benefit Incidence: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs (ALMP) to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Unemployment/ALMP Benefits data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Benefit incidence of unemployment benefits and active labor market programs (ALMP) to poorest quintile shows the percentage of total unemployment and active labor market programs benefits received by the poorest 20% of the population. Unemployment benefits and active labor market programs include unemployment compensation, severance pay, and early retirement due to labor market reasons, labor market services (intermediation), training (vocational, life skills, and cash for training), job rotation and job sharing, employment incentives and wage subsidies, supported employment and rehabilitation, and employment measures for the disabled. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
0.000 2020 yearly 2018 - 2020

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Costa Rica Benefit Incidence: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs (ALMP) to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Unemployment/ALMP Benefits

CR: Adequacy: Social Insurance Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households

2008 - 2019 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Adequacy: Social Insurance Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households data was reported at 39.565 % in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 36.567 % for 2018. CR: Adequacy: Social Insurance Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households data is updated yearly, averaging 35.598 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40.135 % in 2008 and a record low of 28.636 % in 2012. CR: Adequacy: Social Insurance Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Adequacy of social insurance programs is measured by the total transfer amount received by the population participating in social insurance programs as a share of their total welfare. Welfare is defined as the total income or total expenditure of beneficiary households. Social insurance programs include old age contributory pensions (including survivors and disability) and social security and health insurance benefits (including occupational injury benefits, paid sick leave, maternity and other social insurance). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
39.565 2019 yearly 2008 - 2019

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CR: Adequacy: Social Protection & Labour Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Adequacy: Social Protection & Labour Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households data was reported at 36.859 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 32.442 % for 2019. CR: Adequacy: Social Protection & Labour Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households data is updated yearly, averaging 30.360 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38.093 % in 2008 and a record low of 24.660 % in 2012. CR: Adequacy: Social Protection & Labour Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Adequacy of social protection and labor programs (SPL) is measured by the total transfer amount received by the population participating in social insurance, social safety net, and unemployment benefits and active labor market programs as a share of their total welfare. Welfare is defined as the total income or total expenditure of beneficiary households. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
36.859 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Adequacy: Social Protection & Labour Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households

CR: Adequacy: Social Safety Net Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Adequacy: Social Safety Net Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households data was reported at 23.284 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.451 % for 2019. CR: Adequacy: Social Safety Net Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households data is updated yearly, averaging 14.451 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.284 % in 2020 and a record low of 11.718 % in 2011. CR: Adequacy: Social Safety Net Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Adequacy of social safety net programs is measured by the total transfer amount received by the population participating in social safety net programs as a share of their total welfare. Welfare is defined as the total income or total expenditure of beneficiary households. Social safety net programs include cash transfers and last resort programs, noncontributory social pensions, other cash transfers programs (child, family and orphan allowances, birth and death grants, disability benefits, and other allowances), conditional cash transfers, in-kind food transfers (food stamps and vouchers, food rations, supplementary feeding, and emergency food distribution), school feeding, other social assistance programs (housing allowances, scholarships, fee waivers, health subsidies, and other social assistance) and public works programs (cash for work and food for work). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
23.284 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Insurance Programs to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Social Insurance Benefits

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Insurance Programs to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Social Insurance Benefits data was reported at 1.548 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.731 % for 2019. CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Insurance Programs to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Social Insurance Benefits data is updated yearly, averaging 1.597 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.415 % in 2008 and a record low of 1.359 % in 2012. CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Insurance Programs to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Social Insurance Benefits data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Benefit incidence of social insurance programs to poorest quintile shows the percentage of total social insurance benefits received by the poorest 20% of the population. Social insurance programs include old age contributory pensions (including survivors and disability) and social security and health insurance benefits (including occupational injury benefits, paid sick leave, maternity and other social insurance). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
1.548 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Insurance Programs to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Social Insurance Benefits

CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Protection & Labour Programs (SPL) to Poorest Quintile: % of Total SPL Benefits

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Protection & Labour Programs (SPL) to Poorest Quintile: % of Total SPL Benefits data was reported at 9.553 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.545 % for 2019. CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Protection & Labour Programs (SPL) to Poorest Quintile: % of Total SPL Benefits data is updated yearly, averaging 5.663 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.553 % in 2020 and a record low of 5.184 % in 2014. CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Protection & Labour Programs (SPL) to Poorest Quintile: % of Total SPL Benefits data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Benefit incidence of social protection and labor programs (SPL) to poorest quintile shows the percentage of total social protection and labor programs benefits received by the poorest 20% of the population. Social protection and labor programs include social insurance, social safety nets, and unemployment benefits and active labor market programs. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
9.553 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Protection & Labour Programs (SPL) to Poorest Quintile: % of Total SPL Benefits

CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Safety Net Programs to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Safety Net Benefits

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Safety Net Programs to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Safety Net Benefits data was reported at 25.494 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 30.570 % for 2019. CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Safety Net Programs to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Safety Net Benefits data is updated yearly, averaging 29.859 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.389 % in 2017 and a record low of 24.713 % in 2011. CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Safety Net Programs to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Safety Net Benefits data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Benefit incidence of social safety net programs to poorest quintile shows the percentage of total social safety net benefits received by the poorest 20% of the population. Social safety net programs include cash transfers and last resort programs, noncontributory social pensions, other cash transfers programs (child, family and orphan allowances, birth and death grants, disability benefits, and other allowances), conditional cash transfers, in-kind food transfers (food stamps and vouchers, food rations, supplementary feeding, and emergency food distribution), school feeding, other social assistance programs (housing allowances, scholarships, fee waivers, health subsidies, and other social assistance) and public works programs (cash for work and food for work). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
25.494 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Safety Net Programs to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Safety Net Benefits

CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: % of Population data was reported at 20.073 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 18.355 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 16.097 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.073 % in 2020 and a record low of 12.945 % in 2008. CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of social insurance programs shows the percentage of population participating in programs that provide old age contributory pensions (including survivors and disability) and social security and health insurance benefits (including occupational injury benefits, paid sick leave, maternity and other social insurance). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
20.073 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population data was reported at 13.147 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.483 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 12.568 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.083 % in 2009 and a record low of 9.235 % in 2008. CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of social insurance programs shows the percentage of population participating in programs that provide old age contributory pensions (including survivors and disability) and social security and health insurance benefits (including occupational injury benefits, paid sick leave, maternity and other social insurance). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
13.147 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population

CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population data was reported at 21.176 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 19.096 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 17.073 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.176 % in 2020 and a record low of 13.069 % in 2008. CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of social insurance programs shows the percentage of population participating in programs that provide old age contributory pensions (including survivors and disability) and social security and health insurance benefits (including occupational injury benefits, paid sick leave, maternity and other social insurance). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
21.176 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population

CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population data was reported at 25.776 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.595 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 20.410 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.776 % in 2020 and a record low of 15.829 % in 2008. CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of social insurance programs shows the percentage of population participating in programs that provide old age contributory pensions (including survivors and disability) and social security and health insurance benefits (including occupational injury benefits, paid sick leave, maternity and other social insurance). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
25.776 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population data was reported at 7.244 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.962 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 5.936 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.604 % in 2009 and a record low of 4.615 % in 2012. CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of social insurance programs shows the percentage of population participating in programs that provide old age contributory pensions (including survivors and disability) and social security and health insurance benefits (including occupational injury benefits, paid sick leave, maternity and other social insurance). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
7.244 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population

CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population data was reported at 33.019 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 28.629 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 26.102 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.019 % in 2020 and a record low of 19.012 % in 2008. CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of social insurance programs shows the percentage of population participating in programs that provide old age contributory pensions (including survivors and disability) and social security and health insurance benefits (including occupational injury benefits, paid sick leave, maternity and other social insurance). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
33.019 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population

CR: Coverage: Social Protection & Labour Programs: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Social Protection & Labour Programs: % of Population data was reported at 82.914 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 73.567 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Social Protection & Labour Programs: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 72.345 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.914 % in 2020 and a record low of 66.632 % in 2014. CR: Coverage: Social Protection & Labour Programs: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of social protection and labor programs (SPL) shows the percentage of population participating in social insurance, social safety net, and unemployment benefits and active labor market programs. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
82.914 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: % of Population data was reported at 68.879 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 54.180 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 53.441 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.879 % in 2020 and a record low of 45.850 % in 2014. CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of social safety net programs shows the percentage of population participating in cash transfers and last resort programs, noncontributory social pensions, other cash transfers programs (child, family and orphan allowances, birth and death grants, disability benefits, and other allowances), conditional cash transfers, in-kind food transfers (food stamps and vouchers, food rations, supplementary feeding, and emergency food distribution), school feeding, other social assistance programs (housing allowances, scholarships, fee waivers, health subsidies, and other social assistance) and public works programs (cash for work and food for work). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
68.879 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: % of Population

CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population data was reported at 86.811 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 77.196 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 71.579 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.811 % in 2020 and a record low of 63.901 % in 2014. CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of social safety net programs shows the percentage of population participating in cash transfers and last resort programs, noncontributory social pensions, other cash transfers programs (child, family and orphan allowances, birth and death grants, disability benefits, and other allowances), conditional cash transfers, in-kind food transfers (food stamps and vouchers, food rations, supplementary feeding, and emergency food distribution), school feeding, other social assistance programs (housing allowances, scholarships, fee waivers, health subsidies, and other social assistance) and public works programs (cash for work and food for work). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
86.811 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population

CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population data was reported at 77.935 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 59.720 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 58.029 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.935 % in 2020 and a record low of 48.219 % in 2014. CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of social safety net programs shows the percentage of population participating in cash transfers and last resort programs, noncontributory social pensions, other cash transfers programs (child, family and orphan allowances, birth and death grants, disability benefits, and other allowances), conditional cash transfers, in-kind food transfers (food stamps and vouchers, food rations, supplementary feeding, and emergency food distribution), school feeding, other social assistance programs (housing allowances, scholarships, fee waivers, health subsidies, and other social assistance) and public works programs (cash for work and food for work). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
77.935 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population

CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population data was reported at 61.181 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 36.066 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 37.589 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.181 % in 2020 and a record low of 29.008 % in 2014. CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of social safety net programs shows the percentage of population participating in cash transfers and last resort programs, noncontributory social pensions, other cash transfers programs (child, family and orphan allowances, birth and death grants, disability benefits, and other allowances), conditional cash transfers, in-kind food transfers (food stamps and vouchers, food rations, supplementary feeding, and emergency food distribution), school feeding, other social assistance programs (housing allowances, scholarships, fee waivers, health subsidies, and other social assistance) and public works programs (cash for work and food for work). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
61.181 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population

CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population data was reported at 91.091 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 84.824 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 80.151 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91.091 % in 2020 and a record low of 74.905 % in 2009. CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of social safety net programs shows the percentage of population participating in cash transfers and last resort programs, noncontributory social pensions, other cash transfers programs (child, family and orphan allowances, birth and death grants, disability benefits, and other allowances), conditional cash transfers, in-kind food transfers (food stamps and vouchers, food rations, supplementary feeding, and emergency food distribution), school feeding, other social assistance programs (housing allowances, scholarships, fee waivers, health subsidies, and other social assistance) and public works programs (cash for work and food for work). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
91.091 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population

CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population data was reported at 27.386 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.112 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 14.662 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.386 % in 2020 and a record low of 10.429 % in 2014. CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of social safety net programs shows the percentage of population participating in cash transfers and last resort programs, noncontributory social pensions, other cash transfers programs (child, family and orphan allowances, birth and death grants, disability benefits, and other allowances), conditional cash transfers, in-kind food transfers (food stamps and vouchers, food rations, supplementary feeding, and emergency food distribution), school feeding, other social assistance programs (housing allowances, scholarships, fee waivers, health subsidies, and other social assistance) and public works programs (cash for work and food for work). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
27.386 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population

CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: % of Population data was reported at 22.525 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 21.696 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 22.198 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.086 % in 2017 and a record low of 19.841 % in 2010. CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of unemployment benefits and active labor market programs (ALMP) shows the percentage of population participating in unemployment compensation, severance pay, and early retirement due to labor market reasons, labor market services (intermediation), training (vocational, life skills, and cash for training), job rotation and job sharing, employment incentives and wage subsidies, supported employment and rehabilitation, and employment measures for the disabled. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
22.525 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: % of Population

CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population data was reported at 23.316 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.951 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 22.605 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.020 % in 2017 and a record low of 17.786 % in 2010. CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of unemployment benefits and active labor market programs (ALMP) shows the percentage of population participating in unemployment compensation, severance pay, and early retirement due to labor market reasons, labor market services (intermediation), training (vocational, life skills, and cash for training), job rotation and job sharing, employment incentives and wage subsidies, supported employment and rehabilitation, and employment measures for the disabled. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
23.316 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population

CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population data was reported at 23.515 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.480 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 24.893 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.326 % in 2016 and a record low of 23.018 % in 2012. CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of unemployment benefits and active labor market programs (ALMP) shows the percentage of population participating in unemployment compensation, severance pay, and early retirement due to labor market reasons, labor market services (intermediation), training (vocational, life skills, and cash for training), job rotation and job sharing, employment incentives and wage subsidies, supported employment and rehabilitation, and employment measures for the disabled. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
23.515 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population

CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population data was reported at 25.557 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.641 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 26.880 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.848 % in 2009 and a record low of 24.641 % in 2019. CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of unemployment benefits and active labor market programs (ALMP) shows the percentage of population participating in unemployment compensation, severance pay, and early retirement due to labor market reasons, labor market services (intermediation), training (vocational, life skills, and cash for training), job rotation and job sharing, employment incentives and wage subsidies, supported employment and rehabilitation, and employment measures for the disabled. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
25.557 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population

CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population data was reported at 21.386 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 19.842 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 19.833 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.986 % in 2017 and a record low of 15.040 % in 2010. CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of unemployment benefits and active labor market programs (ALMP) shows the percentage of population participating in unemployment compensation, severance pay, and early retirement due to labor market reasons, labor market services (intermediation), training (vocational, life skills, and cash for training), job rotation and job sharing, employment incentives and wage subsidies, supported employment and rehabilitation, and employment measures for the disabled. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
21.386 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population

CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population

2008 - 2020 | Yearly | % | World Bank

CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population data was reported at 18.851 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 17.566 % for 2019. CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 19.829 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.950 % in 2009 and a record low of 17.566 % in 2019. CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Social Protection and Insurance. Coverage of unemployment benefits and active labor market programs (ALMP) shows the percentage of population participating in unemployment compensation, severance pay, and early retirement due to labor market reasons, labor market services (intermediation), training (vocational, life skills, and cash for training), job rotation and job sharing, employment incentives and wage subsidies, supported employment and rehabilitation, and employment measures for the disabled. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.;ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, The World Bank. Data are based on national representative household surveys. (datatopics.worldbank.org/aspire/);;

Last Frequency Range
18.851 2020 yearly 2008 - 2020

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Costa Rica CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population
Adequacy: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households
Benefit Incidence: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs (ALMP) to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Unemployment/ALMP Benefits
CR: Adequacy: Social Insurance Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households
CR: Adequacy: Social Protection & Labour Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households
CR: Adequacy: Social Safety Net Programs: % of Total Welfare of Beneficiary Households
CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Insurance Programs to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Social Insurance Benefits
CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Protection & Labour Programs (SPL) to Poorest Quintile: % of Total SPL Benefits
CR: Benefit Incidence: Social Safety Net Programs to Poorest Quintile: % of Total Safety Net Benefits
CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Social Insurance Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Social Protection & Labour Programs: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Social Safety Net Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 2nd Quintile: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 3rd Quintile: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: 4th Quintile: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: Poorest Quintile: % of Population
CR: Coverage: Unemployment Benefits & Active Labour Market Programs: Richest Quintile: % of Population
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