Costa Rica: Percent people with debit cards

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 Costa Rica

Percent of people aged 15+ who have a debit card

 Latest value 52.58
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2011 - 2021
 Average 50.40
 Min - Max 43.80 - 53.56
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2021 is 52.58 percent, an increase from 51.65 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 51.23 percent, based on data from 121 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 2011 to 2021 is 50.4 percent. The minimum value, 43.8 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 53.56 percent was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Definition: The percentage of respondents with a debit card (% age 15+). Data are from the World Bank Global Financial Inclusion survey.

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