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In 2026, Costa Rica sees net immigration of 966 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 628,404, about 12% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 277,080 people arrived. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
+966
Net migration rate
+0.2 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
628,404
Migration flows in Costa Rica are relatively modest. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 12% of the population.