Costa Rica 2020
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2020
Key Economic Indicators (2020)
GDP (Current USD)
$62.40 billion
↓ 3.14% vs 2019GDP per Capita
$12,394.05
↓ 3.81% vs 2019GDP Growth (Annual %)
-4.27%
↓ 6.69pp vs 2019Inflation Rate (CPI %)
0.72%
↓ 1.37pp vs 2019Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $64.42 billion | $62.40 billion | -3.14% |
| GDP per Capita | $12,884.69 | $12,394.05 | -3.81% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.42% | -4.27% | -6.69pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.10% | 0.72% | -1.37pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 10.81% | 16.43% | +5.63pp |
All Economic Indicators (2020)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $62.40 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $12,394.05
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -4.27%
- Gross National Income
- $58.78 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 0.72%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 0.77%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 16.43%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 5.82%
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)
- -1.05%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2020, Costa Rica's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $62.40 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Costa Rica for 2020 is $12,394.05. 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 2020 is 0.72%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Costa Rica's annual GDP growth rate for 2020 is -4.27%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Costa Rica for 2020 is 16.43%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.