Costa Rica 2023
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2023
Key Economic Indicators (2023)
GDP (Current USD)
$86.50 billion
↑ 24.92% vs 2022GDP per Capita
$16,942.03
↑ 24.34% vs 2022GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.11%
↑ 0.56pp vs 2022Inflation Rate (CPI %)
0.53%
↓ 7.75pp vs 2022Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $69.24 billion | $86.50 billion | +24.92% |
| GDP per Capita | $13,625.90 | $16,942.03 | +24.34% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.55% | 5.11% | +0.56pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 8.27% | 0.53% | -7.75pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 11.33% | 8.33% | -3.00pp |
All Economic Indicators (2023)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $86.50 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $16,942.03
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.11%
- Gross National Income
- $80.48 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 0.53%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- -0.09%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 8.33%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 9.19%
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)
- -1.43%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2023, Costa Rica's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $86.50 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Costa Rica for 2023 is $16,942.03. 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 2023 is 0.53%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Costa Rica's annual GDP growth rate for 2023 is 5.11%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Costa Rica for 2023 is 8.33%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.