Costa Rica 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$62.42 billion
↑ 3.15% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$12,590.25
↑ 2.22% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.62%
↓ 1.54pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
2.22%
↑ 0.60pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $60.52 billion | $62.42 billion | +3.15% |
| GDP per Capita | $12,317.09 | $12,590.25 | +2.22% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.16% | 2.62% | -1.54pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 1.63% | 2.22% | +0.60pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 7.73% | 9.01% | +1.28pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $62.42 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $12,590.25
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.62%
- Gross National Income
- $59.04 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 2.22%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 2.19%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 9.01%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 8.74%
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)
- -2.99%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Costa Rica's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $62.42 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Costa Rica for 2018 is $12,590.25. 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 2018 is 2.22%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Costa Rica's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 2.62%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Costa Rica for 2018 is 9.01%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.