Digital Payment Adoption Statistics in Costa Rica (2026)
60.5% of adults in Costa Rica made or received a digital payment in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 59.2% in 2021 to 60.5% in 2024 (+1.3 percentage points). Costa Rica ranks #6 of 20 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #74 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 60.5% (2024)
- Digital Payment Adoption in Costa Rica as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +1.3 pp (2024)
- Up from 59.2% in 2021 to 60.5% in 2024 (+1.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 52.5% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 52.5% in 2014 to 60.5% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 60.5% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Costa Rica.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #6 of 20 (2024)
- Costa Rica ranks 6 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #74 of 142 (2024)
- Costa Rica ranks 74 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 51.2% (2024)
- Costa Rica (60.5%) is above the average of 51.2% across the 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 55.6% (2024)
- Value for women in Costa Rica, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 65.5% (2024)
- Value for men in Costa Rica, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −9.8 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 55.6% for women and 65.5% for men — 9.8 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 62.2% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Costa Rica in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- +1.7 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (62.2%) are 1.7 percentage points above the national figure (60.5%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 50% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Costa Rica in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −10.5 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (50%) are 10.5 percentage points below the national figure (60.5%).
- Made a digital payment (% age 15+) (2024)
- 44.8% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Received digital payments (% age 15+) (2024)
- 44.5% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Costa Rica (2024)
- 87.2% (2024)
- 87.2% of the population in Costa Rica used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.1 million (2024)
- Costa Rica had a population of 5.1 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60.5% | +1.3 pp |
| 2021 | 59.2% | −0.0 pp |
| 2017 | 59.2% | +6.6 pp |
| 2014 | 52.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Costa Rica made or received a digital payment?
60.5% of adults in Costa Rica made or received a digital payment in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has digital payment adoption in Costa Rica changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 52.5% in 2014 to 60.5% in 2024.
How does Costa Rica compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Costa Rica ranks 6 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 60.5% versus a regional average of 51.2% (latest values per country).
Where does Costa Rica rank globally on digital payment adoption?
Costa Rica ranks 74 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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