Costa Rica 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$64.96 billion
↑ 4.11% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$12,838.12
↑ 3.58% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
7.94%
↑ 12.21pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
1.73%
↑ 1.00pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $62.40 billion | $64.96 billion | +4.11% |
| GDP per Capita | $12,394.05 | $12,838.12 | +3.58% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -4.27% | 7.94% | +12.21pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 0.72% | 1.73% | +1.00pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 16.43% | 15.14% | -1.29pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $64.96 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $12,838.12
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 7.94%
- Gross National Income
- $60.79 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 1.73%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 2.37%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 15.14%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 3.07%
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)
- -3.18%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Costa Rica's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $64.96 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Costa Rica for 2021 is $12,838.12. 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 2021 is 1.73%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Costa Rica's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 7.94%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Costa Rica for 2021 is 15.14%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.