Deaths by age group in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Deaths by age group was 238 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
238
Change on year
down 9.2%
World rank
60th
of 229 countries
All-time high
262
in 2022
All-time low
2
in 1980
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Deaths by age group in Costa Rica, 1950–2023

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for deaths by age group in Costa Rica is 238, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.2% on the previous year and up 120.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths by age group in Costa Rica peaked at 262 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2, in 1980.

That places Costa Rica 60th out of 229 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 11.3 6 16 10
1960s 4.5 4 6 10
1970s 3.2 3 4 10
1980s 2.9 2 4 10
1990s 17.3 5 30 10
2000s 45.2 32 69 10
2010s 130.1 79 189 10
2020s 243.5 226 262 4

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See the full ranking of 236 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths by age group in Costa Rica?
Deaths by age group in Costa Rica was 238 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths by age group recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 262 in 2022.
What is the lowest deaths by age group recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 2 in 1980.
How does Costa Rica rank for deaths by age group?
Costa Rica ranks 60th out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
Is deaths by age group rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is up 120.4%. 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 Deaths by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Deaths by age group
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 17,464 data points, 1950–2023
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