Costa Rica 2019
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2019
Key Economic Indicators (2019)
GDP (Current USD)
$64.42 billion
↑ 3.20% vs 2018GDP per Capita
$12,884.69
↑ 2.34% vs 2018GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.42%
↓ 0.20pp vs 2018Inflation Rate (CPI %)
2.10%
↓ 0.13pp vs 2018Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2018 | 2019 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $62.42 billion | $64.42 billion | +3.20% |
| GDP per Capita | $12,590.25 | $12,884.69 | +2.34% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.62% | 2.42% | -0.20pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.22% | 2.10% | -0.13pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 9.01% | 10.81% | +1.80pp |
All Economic Indicators (2019)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $64.42 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $12,884.69
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.42%
- Gross National Income
- $60.58 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 2.10%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 2.57%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 10.81%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 6.02%
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)
- -1.19%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2019, Costa Rica's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $64.42 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Costa Rica for 2019 is $12,884.69. 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 2019 is 2.10%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Costa Rica's annual GDP growth rate for 2019 is 2.42%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Costa Rica for 2019 is 10.81%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.