Costa Rica 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$60.52 billion
↑ 2.84% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$12,317.09
↑ 1.87% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.16%
↓ 0.05pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
1.63%
↑ 1.64pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $58.85 billion | $60.52 billion | +2.84% |
| GDP per Capita | $12,091.03 | $12,317.09 | +1.87% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.20% | 4.16% | -0.05pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | -0.02% | 1.63% | +1.64pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 8.09% | 7.73% | -0.36pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $60.52 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $12,317.09
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.16%
- Gross National Income
- $57.35 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 1.63%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 2.86%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 7.73%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 8.27%
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)
- -3.62%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Costa Rica's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $60.52 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Costa Rica for 2017 is $12,317.09. 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 2017 is 1.63%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Costa Rica's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 4.16%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Costa Rica for 2017 is 7.73%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.