Costa Rica Population living in slums 2026: 1.68 %
Costa Rica's population living in slums in 2026 is 1.68 % (estimate), down 19.3% from 2025. It ranks #129 of 196 countries.
This statistic measures the percentage of a country's population living in slums, highlighting urban poverty and living conditions. Understanding slum populations is crucial for addressing housing challenges and improving the quality of life.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Where Costa Rica ranks (2026)
#129 of 196- #127
Romania1.91% - #128
Egypt1.9% - #129
Costa Rica1.68% - #130
French Polynesia1.5% - #131
Serbia1.3%
Population living in slums over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.68 % | 0.4 % | -19.34% | |
| 2025 | 2.08 % | 0.37 % | -14.95% | |
| 2024 | 2.45 % | 0.37 % | -13.01% | |
| 2023 | 2.81 % | 0.73 % | -20.65% | |
| 2022 | 3.55 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 3.55 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 3.55 % | 0.46 % | -11.43% | |
| 2019 | 4 % | 0.46 % | -10.26% | |
| 2018 | 4.46 % | 0.46 % | -9.30% | |
| 2017 | 4.92 % | 0.46 % | -8.51% | |
| 2016 | 5.38 % | 0.46 % | -7.84% | |
| 2015 | 5.83 % | 0.46 % | -7.27% | |
| 2014 | 6.29 % | 0.46 % | -6.78% | |
| 2013 | 6.75 % | 0.46 % | -6.35% | |
| 2012 | 7.21 % | 0.46 % | -5.97% | |
| 2011 | 7.66 % | 0.46 % | -5.63% | |
| 2010 | 8.12 % | 0.46 % | -5.33% | |
| 2009 | 8.58 % | 0.46 % | -5.06% | |
| 2008 | 9.04 % | 0.46 % | -4.82% | |
| 2007 | 9.49 % | 0.46 % | -4.60% | |
| 2006 | 9.95 % | 0.46 % | -4.40% | |
| 2005 | 10.41 % | 0.46 % | -4.21% | |
| 2004 | 10.87 % | 0.46 % | -4.04% | |
| 2003 | 11.32 % | 0.46 % | -3.88% | |
| 2002 | 11.78 % | 0.46 % | -3.74% | |
| 2001 | 12.24 % | 0.46 % | -3.60% | |
| 2000 | 12.7 % | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Costa Rica: Population living in slums. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/costa-rica/population-living-in-slums
The figures on this page come from UN Habitat. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Costa Rica Population living in slums
What is Costa Rica's population living in slums in 2026?▾
Costa Rica's population living in slums is 1.68 % in 2026 (estimate), according to UN Habitat.
Is Costa Rica's population living in slums increasing or decreasing?▾
Costa Rica's population living in slums fell by 19.3% from 2025 (2.08 %) to 2026 (1.68 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 68.8%.
How does Costa Rica rank for population living in slums?▾
In 2026, Costa Rica has the 129th highest population living in slums out of 196 countries with data.
What was Costa Rica's population living in slums in 2000?▾
In 2000, Costa Rica's population living in slums was 12.70 %. By 2026 it fell by 86.8%.
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