General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) was 215,217 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
215,217 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
51st
of 166 countries
All-time high
216,369 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
26,547 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) in Costa Rica, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Costa Rica is 215,217 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Costa Rica peaked at 216,369 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 26,547 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Costa Rica ranks 51st of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 26,547 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 28,836 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 1963 | 34,413 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.3% |
| 1964 | 33,121 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 1965 | 37,929 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.5% |
| 1966 | 39,658 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1967 | 40,426 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1968 | 41,164 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1969 | 43,594 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1970 | 48,721 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1971 | 54,571 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 1972 | 58,412 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1973 | 61,950 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1974 | 67,179 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1975 | 70,983 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1976 | 76,523 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1977 | 83,222 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 86,273 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 92,928 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 94,280 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 88,991 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 1982 | 86,724 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 1983 | 84,175 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 87,448 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 88,371 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 90,491 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1987 | 92,485 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 95,262 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 98,594 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 100,566 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 99,657 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 102,904 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 108,493 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 110,720 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 110,276 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 111,201 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 115,762 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 118,020 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 120,249 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 122,918 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 128,321 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 131,084 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 133,593 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 135,043 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 136,527 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 140,893 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 144,397 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 151,961 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 161,403 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 168,383 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 170,173 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 172,082 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 177,878 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 183,112 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 187,479 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 191,872 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 195,639 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 196,739 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 208,339 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 210,094 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 213,655 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 216,369 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 215,217 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 215,217 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 554,033 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 39% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 215,217 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 65,353 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 3.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 36,188 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 26,547 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 43,594 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 70,076 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 48,721 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 92,928 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 90,682 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 84,175 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 98,594 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 109,785 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 99,657 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 120,249 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 138,614 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 122,918 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 161,403 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 185,170 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 168,383 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 208,339 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 213,834 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 210,094 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 216,369 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 48 El Salvador 221,871 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 49 Bahamas 216,506 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 50 Finland 215,916 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 52 Dominican Republic 205,759 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 53 Philippines 201,912 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 54 Palau 187,590 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre 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$), annual growth rate 20.52 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Costa Rica?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Costa Rica was 215,217 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 216,369 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,547 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Costa Rica rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$)?
- Costa Rica ranks 51st out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.