How many years of comparable data are there for Central Africa and Costa Rica?

38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Central Africa vs Costa Rica: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates)

Central Africa

34.3

in 2027

Costa Rica

42.38

in 2027

Central Africa rank

72nd

Costa Rica rank

69th

Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) over time

Central Africa
Costa Rica

How they compare

Costa Rica currently reports 42.38 against 34.3 in Central Africa, a difference of 8.08.

That makes Costa Rica's figure about 1.2 times Central Africa's.

Across all 38 years both countries report, Costa Rica has been ahead every year.

Central Africa ranks 72nd and Costa Rica ranks 69th of 87 groups.

Costa Rica has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Central Africa	Costa Rica	Difference	Ahead
1990s	26.09	42.54	16.45	Costa Rica
2000s	26.94	39.75	12.81	Costa Rica
2010s	31.96	37.92	5.96	Costa Rica
2020s	34.17	41.08	6.91	Costa Rica

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates), Central Africa or Costa Rica?: Costa Rica, at 42.38 against 34.3 in Central Africa as of 2027.
What is the difference in inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) between Central Africa and Costa Rica?: 8.08, with Costa Rica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central Africa and Costa Rica?: 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Central Africa and Costa Rica rank globally for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?: Central Africa ranks 72nd and Costa Rica ranks 69th of 87 groups.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed: 24 August 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.