Gross domestic product (GDP) in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 128.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
128.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
88th
of 184 countries
All-time high
128.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2023
All-time low
3.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Costa Rica, 1950–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in Costa Rica is 128.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 60.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Costa Rica peaked at 128.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1950.
That places Costa Rica 88th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1951 | 3.91 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.7% |
| 1952 | 4.43 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.2% |
| 1953 | 5.30 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +19.7% |
| 1954 | 5.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.3% |
| 1955 | 6.02 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.9% |
| 1956 | 5.86 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -2.7% |
| 1957 | 6.28 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.2% |
| 1958 | 7.07 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.4% |
| 1959 | 7.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.6% |
| 1960 | 7.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.4% |
| 1961 | 7.58 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.6% |
| 1962 | 8.09 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.7% |
| 1963 | 8.59 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.2% |
| 1964 | 9.06 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.5% |
| 1965 | 10.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.7% |
| 1966 | 10.61 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.8% |
| 1967 | 11.12 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.8% |
| 1968 | 11.82 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.4% |
| 1969 | 12.50 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.7% |
| 1970 | 13.62 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.0% |
| 1971 | 14.29 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.9% |
| 1972 | 15.26 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.7% |
| 1973 | 16.32 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 16.85 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 17.45 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.6% |
| 1976 | 18.83 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.9% |
| 1977 | 20.99 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.5% |
| 1978 | 22.08 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.2% |
| 1979 | 23.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 23.26 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.6% |
| 1981 | 23.06 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.9% |
| 1982 | 21.55 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -6.6% |
| 1983 | 21.76 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.0% |
| 1984 | 23.38 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.4% |
| 1985 | 23.76 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 26.22 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.3% |
| 1987 | 26.25 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.1% |
| 1988 | 26.96 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 28.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 29.59 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 30.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 33.26 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.4% |
| 1993 | 35.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.0% |
| 1994 | 37.25 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 38.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 38.07 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 39.70 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 43.64 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.9% |
| 1999 | 44.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 46.05 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 48.05 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 48.99 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 50.98 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 53.34 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 57.29 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 58.56 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 62.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 65.89 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 69.38 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 71.14 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 75.20 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 80.72 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.3% |
| 2013 | 79.81 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 85.36 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 92.25 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 97.74 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 106.73 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 110.61 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 120.46 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.9% |
| 2020 | 112.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 120.39 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 124.28 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 128.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.2% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 128.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for high income countries, which is 277.84 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 46% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 128.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 42.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 3.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 3.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 7.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 9.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 7.58 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 12.50 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 17.88 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 13.62 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 23.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.49 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 21.55 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 28.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 37.01 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 29.59 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 44.13 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.06 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 46.05 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 69.38 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 92.00 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 71.14 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 120.46 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 121.35 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 112.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 128.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 85 Uganda 146.24 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
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- 87 Cameroon 137.20 billion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
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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$), annual growth rate 20.52 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Costa Rica?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Costa Rica was 128.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – 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 128.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 1950.
- How does Costa Rica rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Costa Rica ranks 88th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – 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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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.