12Axes
Liberal-pacifist republic

Costa Rica

A presidential republic in Central America, Costa Rica stands out for abolishing its armed forces, its consolidated democracy, its environmental commitment, and a tradition of political stability and peace in the region.

Modern country
Flag: Costa Rica

Profile across the 12 axes

How Costa Rica positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Leaning - Unitary
Federal 29%
Unitary 71%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 80%
Autocracy 20%

Power

Balanced
Security 45%
Liberty 55%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 39%
Multiculturalism 61%

Diplomacy

Very strong - Pacifist
Militarist 10%
Pacifist 90%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 68%
Nationalist 33%

Economy

Balanced
Public 56%
Private 44%

Control

Balanced
Planning 50%
Free market 50%

Trade

Leaning - Globalism
Protectionism 31%
Globalism 69%

Religion

Balanced
Irreligious 46%
Religious 54%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive
Progressive 58%
Traditionalist 43%

Technology

Leaning - Biology
Technology 39%
Biology 61%
Left Environmentalism Movement dedicated to protecting the environment and the sustainable use of resources, advocating policies against… Left Deep Ecology Current that attributes intrinsic value to all life and not only to human beings, defending a profound change of… Anarchist Anarcho-Pacifism Anarchist branch that rejects the state and all violence, defending social transformation through nonviolent means,… Libertarian Libertarian Pacifism Current that unites the defense of individual freedom with the refusal of war and state violence, opposing militarism… Anarchist Anarcho-Distributism Synthesis of anarchism and distributism that defends the wide distribution of property and small-scale production,… Center Social Centrism Centrist branch that accepts the market economy but prioritizes social protection, public services, gradual reforms,…

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