Costa Rica 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$47.23 billion
↑ 10.45% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$10,127.00
↑ 9.17% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.88%
↑ 0.48pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.50%
↓ 0.38pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $42.76 billion | $47.23 billion | +10.45% |
| GDP per Capita | $9,276.39 | $10,127.00 | +9.17% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.40% | 4.88% | +0.48pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 4.88% | 4.50% | -0.38pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 9.52% | 9.11% | -0.41pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $47.23 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $10,127.00
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.88%
- Gross National Income
- $45.75 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.50%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 4.73%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 9.11%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 12.87%
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)
- -5.10%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Costa Rica's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $47.23 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Costa Rica for 2012 is $10,127.00. 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 2012 is 4.50%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Costa Rica's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 4.88%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Costa Rica for 2012 is 9.11%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.