Immigration Report Topics
- Immigration Trends
- Registered and Non-Registered Entities
- Work Permits
- Immigration Compliance and Penalties
Costa Rica immigration at-a-glance
"Costa Rica's political stability and relatively high standard of living have made the country an attractive destination in Central America and given it the highest percentage of immigrants in the region."
Costa Rica immigration at-a-glance
- The majority of immigrants (ages 20-39) living in Costa Rica are women, educated, and represent 12% of the total working population:
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- 75% of immigrants have some type of schooling.
- 64% of immigrants work for a private company.
- 40% of occupied immigrants work in unskilled jobs.
- 60% of occupied immigrants work in skilled jobs:
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- 10% are managers
- 14% are service providers and vendors
- 16% are technicians
- 20% are professionals
Costa Rica rising foreign investment
- Growth industries:
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- electronics
- pharmaceuticals
- telecommunications
- software development
- tourism
- Free Zone
- CAFTA-DR: US–Central American Free Trade Agreement
- Foreign companies already in Costa Rica:
- 94% either expanded or maintained same level of operations in 2016.
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