Costa Rica
Costa Rica, located in the region of Latin America & Caribbean , is an internationally classified economy with a "High income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 5.2 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, The macroeconomic structure maintains a baseline trajectory with a growth of 4.6% and a CPI of -0.1%. On a competitive level, it outperforms the regional average of Latin America & Caribbean (2.3%) by a wide margin.
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, Furthermore, it generates a structural trade surplus, exporting 6.2% more than it imports relative to its GDP.
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($19,970) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster. It operates as a magnet for international capital, capturing FDI equivalent to 5.4% of its GDP.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
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10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
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SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
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GDP Evolution (10 years)
$0.10T
+4.56%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
-0.1%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$19,970
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
6.8%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
39.3%
YEAR 2001
Active Population
5.2M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
12.8%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
45.5
YEAR 2025
Exports (% GDP)
38.8%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
32.6%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
5.4%
YEAR 2025
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102.90B | 4.56 | -0.07 | 6.84 | --- | 38.85 | 32.64 | 5.43 |
| 2024 | $96.72B | 4.08 | -0.41 | 6.94 | --- | 37.53 | 32.32 | 5.59 |
| 2023 | $87.51B | 4.79 | 0.53 | 8.32 | --- | 38.10 | 33.34 | 6.06 |
| 2022 | $71.00B | 5.46 | 8.27 | 11.32 | --- | 40.59 | 38.46 | 7.34 |
| 2021 | $65.59B | 8.22 | 1.73 | 15.14 | --- | 35.83 | 34.27 | 5.48 |
| 2020 | $62.81B | -4.14 | 0.72 | 16.43 | --- | 31.70 | 28.05 | 3.35 |
| 2019 | $64.75B | 2.71 | 2.10 | 10.81 | --- | 34.15 | 31.27 | 4.20 |
| 2018 | $62.57B | 2.85 | 2.22 | 9.01 | --- | 33.66 | 33.13 | 4.82 |
| 2017 | $60.52B | 4.16 | 1.63 | 7.73 | --- | 32.76 | 32.31 | 4.83 |
| 2016 | $58.85B | 4.20 | -0.02 | 8.09 | --- | 31.26 | 30.92 | 4.45 |
