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International Adoption Cost by Country

South Korea has the highest International Adoption Median Cost ($35,000), followed by Haiti ($29,000) and China ($28,500). Thailand has the lowest ($17,500).

Culture13 countries · 2 metricsUpdated Feb 26, 2025Original page
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International Adoption Median Cost

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Each dot is one country; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median
$25,500
Middle half $23,500 – $27,500
Average
$25,308
13 countries
Lowest (best)
$17,500
Philippines
Highest (worst)
$35,000
South Korea

Data

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13 countries · # = rank by International Adoption Median Cost
#
1Philippines$17,500$15000 - $20000
1Thailand$17,500$15000 - $20000
3India$23,000$21000 - $25000
4Poland$23,500$20000 - $27000
5Colombia$24,000$22000 - $26000
6Taiwan$24,500$22000 - $27000
7Bulgaria$25,500$22000 - $29000
8Latvia$26,500$23000 - $30000
9Uganda$27,000$24000 - $30000
10Ukraine$27,500$23000 - $32000
11China$28,500$26000 - $31000
12Haiti$29,000$26000 - $32000
13South Korea$35,000$32000 - $38000

What correlates with International Adoption Median Cost?

Pearson r against 1,636 other country metrics sharing at least 10 countries, 1 near-identical series hidden. Ranks are read by standing: a better rank counts as higher, whether rank 1 is the best place on a list or the worst. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

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    r = +0.77 · very strong · n = 10
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  4. Pct Combined (Gallup)Least Religious Countries
    r = +0.77 · very strong · n = 10
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  5. Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country
    r = +0.77 · very strong · n = 12
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    r = +0.76 · very strong · n = 11
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher International Adoption Median Cost tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

  1. Climate Change Performance IndexClimate Change Performance Index by Country
    r = −0.79 · very strong · n = 10
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  2. US News Most ScenicMost Beautiful Countries in the WorldA rank: rank 1 is the best
    r = −0.75 · very strong · n = 10
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    r = −0.75 · very strong · n = 12
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    r = −0.72 · very strong · n = 10
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    r = −0.69 · strong · n = 10
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Quick answers

Which country has the highest International Adoption Median Cost?
South Korea has the highest International Adoption Median Cost, at $35,000, followed by Haiti ($29,000) and China ($28,500).
Which country has the lowest International Adoption Median Cost?
Thailand has the lowest International Adoption Median Cost, at $17,500.
What is the median International Adoption Median Cost across countries?
The median is $25,500 across the 13 countries with data.
Where does this international adoption cost by country data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: International Adoption Costs - Considering Adoption.

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