Costa Rica 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$58.85 billion
↑ 4.26% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$12,091.03
↑ 3.21% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.20%
↑ 0.55pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
-0.02%
↓ 0.82pp vs 2015Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2015 | 2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $56.44 billion | $58.85 billion | +4.26% |
| GDP per Capita | $11,714.71 | $12,091.03 | +3.21% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.65% | 4.20% | +0.55pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 0.80% | -0.02% | -0.82pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 8.42% | 8.09% | -0.33pp |
All Economic Indicators (2016)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $58.85 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $12,091.03
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.20%
- Gross National Income
- $56.37 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- -0.02%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 1.96%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 8.09%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 9.49%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -2.14%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2016, Costa Rica's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $58.85 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Costa Rica for 2016 is $12,091.03. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Costa Rica for 2016 is -0.02%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Costa Rica's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 4.20%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Costa Rica for 2016 is 8.09%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.