Costa Rica education statistics
Literacy, enrolment, spending for Costa Rica: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Costa Rica | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult literacy | 97.4% | 2011 | #39 of 136 | 87.7% |
| Primary enrolment (gross) | 104.8% | 2024 | #58 of 200 | 102.2% |
| Secondary enrolment (gross) | 121.8% | 2024 | #14 of 195 | 77.3% |
| University enrolment (gross) | 55.0% | 2019 | #71 of 183 | 43.6% |
| Education spending, % of GDP | 5.3% | 2023 | #45 of 190 | 3.6% |
Education: world rankings · Costa Rica population
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