Financial Inclusion in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a country in  Latin America and the Caribbean. On this country page, you can find key financial inclusion knowledge resources and data available specifically for Costa Rica, including the latest publications, news and events. 

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Key Financial Inclusion Data

The charts below, based on the latest available Global Findex data, explore key financial inclusion trends in Costa Rica. Find out how the country compares to others in the region and across the globe on important aspects of financial inclusion such as account ownership and usage, the gender disparity in financial inclusion and financial resilience.
 

Account Ownership

Percent of adults age 15+ with an account at a financial institution or through a mobile money provider. Regional data excludes high-income economies

Source: Global Findex Database

Gender Gap in Account Ownership

Percent of adults age 15+ with an account. Regional data excludes high-income economies

Source: Global Findex Database

Use of Financial Services

Percent of adults age 15+. Regional data excludes high-income economies

Source: Global Findex Database
Case Study

This case study explores the steps being taken in Costa Rica to increase women's financial inclusion.

Paper

Examining MFI's commitment to gender equity and women's empowerment