What is Costa Rica's primary-level math proficiency in 2019?

Costa Rica's primary-level math proficiency is 20.9% as of 2019.

Which country has the highest primary-level math proficiency?

Hong Kong has the highest primary-level math proficiency at 95.56% as of 2019.

Chad has the lowest primary-level math proficiency at 1.8% as of 2019.

The global average for primary-level math proficiency is 45.54% as of 2019.

Costa Rica has the 59th highest primary-level math proficiency among 86 countries with data in 2019.

What is Costa Rica's primary-level math proficiency in 2019?: Costa Rica's primary-level math proficiency is 20.9% as of 2019.
How does Costa Rica rank globally for primary-level math proficiency?: Costa Rica has the 59th highest primary-level math proficiency among 86 countries with data in 2019.
Which country has the highest primary-level math proficiency?: Hong Kong has the highest primary-level math proficiency at 95.56% as of 2019.
Which country has the lowest primary-level math proficiency?: Chad has the lowest primary-level math proficiency at 1.8% as of 2019.
What is the global average for primary-level math proficiency?: The global average for primary-level math proficiency is 45.54% as of 2019.

Year	Math Proficiency Primary	Reading Proficiency Primary
2019	20.9%	54%
2013	21.2%	49.6%
2006	62.65%	71.32%

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics · Updated May 2026