Number of internet users in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Number of internet users was 4.19 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of internet users in Costa Rica, 1990–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of internet users in Costa Rica is 4.19 million, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 131.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of internet users in Costa Rica peaked at 4.19 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Costa Rica ranks 102nd of 207 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41,106 | 0 | 150,622 | 9 |
| 2000s | 938,492 | 228,399 | 1.54 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.77 million | 1.66 million | 4.06 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.12 million | 4.05 million | 4.19 million | 2 |
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More science & technology data for Costa Rica
- Scientific and technical journal articles 660.82 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 6.98 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 136.03 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 136.03 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 566 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 87.17 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 15 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2023)
- Broadband penetration by country 23.29 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions 1.19 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of internet users in Costa Rica?
- Number of internet users in Costa Rica was 4.19 million in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of internet users recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 4.19 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of internet users recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Costa Rica rank for number of internet users?
- Costa Rica ranks 102nd out of 207 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of internet users rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of internet users. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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