Gross domestic product (GDP) in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 80.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
80.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
94th
of 166 countries
All-time high
80.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2022
All-time low
1.06 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1921
Years of data
103
1920–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Costa Rica, 1920–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
Costa Rica recorded 80.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices for gross domestic product (gdp) in 2022. That is the highest value across all 103 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 35.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Costa Rica peaked at 80.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.06 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1921.
Costa Rica ranks 94th of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1.09 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1921 | 1.06 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.1% |
| 1922 | 1.16 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.9% |
| 1923 | 1.07 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -7.6% |
| 1924 | 1.23 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +14.5% |
| 1925 | 1.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.4% |
| 1926 | 1.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.6% |
| 1927 | 1.23 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -9.2% |
| 1928 | 1.29 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1929 | 1.24 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.1% |
| 1930 | 1.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.9% |
| 1931 | 1.28 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.2% |
| 1932 | 1.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -8.0% |
| 1933 | 1.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +19.1% |
| 1934 | 1.24 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -11.8% |
| 1935 | 1.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.2% |
| 1936 | 1.43 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.7% |
| 1937 | 1.67 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +16.6% |
| 1938 | 1.76 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.9% |
| 1939 | 1.82 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.9% |
| 1940 | 1.74 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.0% |
| 1941 | 1.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +12.0% |
| 1942 | 1.75 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -10.4% |
| 1943 | 1.75 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.2% |
| 1944 | 1.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -9.4% |
| 1945 | 1.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +13.9% |
| 1946 | 1.99 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.5% |
| 1947 | 2.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +19.0% |
| 1948 | 2.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.7% |
| 1949 | 2.61 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 1950 | 2.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 1951 | 2.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 1952 | 3.12 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +12.1% |
| 1953 | 3.60 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +15.2% |
| 1954 | 3.63 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.8% |
| 1955 | 4.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.6% |
| 1956 | 3.93 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.8% |
| 1957 | 4.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.5% |
| 1958 | 4.79 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +12.4% |
| 1959 | 4.97 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 1960 | 5.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.7% |
| 1961 | 5.63 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
| 1962 | 5.97 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.1% |
| 1963 | 6.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.6% |
| 1964 | 6.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.8% |
| 1965 | 7.41 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.0% |
| 1966 | 7.99 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.8% |
| 1967 | 8.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.2% |
| 1968 | 9.13 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.7% |
| 1969 | 9.74 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.6% |
| 1970 | 10.39 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.6% |
| 1971 | 11.07 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 12.04 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.8% |
| 1973 | 12.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.8% |
| 1974 | 13.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.4% |
| 1975 | 13.96 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 14.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 16.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.9% |
| 1978 | 17.02 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.2% |
| 1979 | 17.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 18.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 17.59 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.3% |
| 1982 | 16.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.9% |
| 1983 | 16.82 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 18.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.8% |
| 1985 | 18.29 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 19.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 20.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 20.90 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 22.10 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.7% |
| 1990 | 22.91 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 23.39 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 25.46 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.8% |
| 1993 | 27.07 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 28.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 29.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 29.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 31.33 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 33.45 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.8% |
| 1999 | 34.76 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 36.04 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 37.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 38.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 40.10 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 41.81 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 43.41 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 46.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 50.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 52.51 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 51.99 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 54.67 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 56.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 59.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 60.97 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 63.13 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 65.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 68.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 71.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 72.88 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 74.65 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 71.46 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 77.02 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 80.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 80.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for high income countries, which is 308.39 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 26% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 80.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 82.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 98% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.06 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.82 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.61 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1950s | 3.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 4.97 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 5.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 9.74 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.97 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10.39 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 17.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.77 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 16.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 22.10 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 28.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 22.91 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 34.76 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 36.04 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 52.51 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 54.67 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 74.65 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 76.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 71.46 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 80.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 91 Lithuania 84.81 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 92 Cuba 84.16 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 93 Cameroon 82.73 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 95 Bolivia 78.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 96 Georgia 70.53 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 97 Slovenia 69.39 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Costa Rica
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.74 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 466.29 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0045 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 90.49 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 5.59 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 3.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0543 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,084 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 20.52 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Costa Rica?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Costa Rica was 80.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 80.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.06 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 1921.
- How does Costa Rica rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Costa Rica ranks 94th out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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