Rubella number unvaccinated in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Rubella number unvaccinated was 3,679 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Rubella number unvaccinated in Costa Rica, 1987–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rubella number unvaccinated in Costa Rica is 3,679, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 33.0% on the previous year and down 43.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rubella number unvaccinated in Costa Rica peaked at 19,048 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 803.67, in 1997.
Costa Rica ranks 103rd of 171 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.
Rubella number unvaccinated in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5,760 | — |
| 1988 | 2,482 | -56.9% |
| 1989 | 19,048 | +667.4% |
| 1990 | 8,264 | -56.6% |
| 1991 | 3,296 | -60.1% |
| 1992 | 6,554 | +98.9% |
| 1993 | 8,960 | +36.7% |
| 1994 | 10,565 | +17.9% |
| 1995 | 7,304 | -30.9% |
| 1996 | 12,953 | +77.4% |
| 1997 | 803.67 | -93.8% |
| 1998 | 13,520 | +1582.3% |
| 1999 | 9,499 | -29.7% |
| 2000 | 14,286 | +50.4% |
| 2001 | 14,278 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 4,688 | -67.2% |
| 2003 | 8,290 | +76.8% |
| 2004 | 8,742 | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 7,897 | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 7,218 | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 7,170 | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 7,845 | +9.4% |
| 2009 | 13,891 | +77.1% |
| 2010 | 12,565 | -9.5% |
| 2011 | 12,190 | -3.0% |
| 2012 | 7,084 | -41.9% |
| 2013 | 6,461 | -8.8% |
| 2014 | 3,516 | -45.6% |
| 2015 | 4,878 | +38.7% |
| 2016 | 4,920 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 2,778 | -43.5% |
| 2018 | 4,078 | +46.8% |
| 2019 | 3,362 | -17.6% |
| 2020 | 3,249 | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 6,585 | +102.7% |
| 2022 | 5,492 | -16.6% |
| 2023 | 3,679 | -33.0% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 3,679 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,084, 1.2× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 3,679 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,100, 1.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rubella number unvaccinated in Costa Rica changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +1582.3% | 803.67 | 13,520 |
| 1989 | +667.4% | 2,482 | 19,048 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9,097 | 2,482 | 19,048 | 3 |
| 1990s | 8,172 | 803.67 | 13,520 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,431 | 4,688 | 14,286 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,183 | 2,778 | 12,565 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,751 | 3,249 | 6,585 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
More health data for Costa Rica
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.78 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.4617 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 35 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0248 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0259 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rubella number unvaccinated in Costa Rica?
- Rubella number unvaccinated in Costa Rica was 3,679 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rubella number unvaccinated recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 19,048 in 1989.
- What is the lowest rubella number unvaccinated recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 803.67 in 1997.
- How does Costa Rica rank for rubella number unvaccinated?
- Costa Rica ranks 103rd out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is rubella number unvaccinated rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.1%. 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 Rubella number unvaccinated. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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