Gross domestic savings in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Gross domestic savings was 22.63 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
22.63 billion current US$
Change on year
up 9.3%
World rank
74th
of 187 countries
All-time high
22.63 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
52.65 million current US$
in 1965
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross domestic savings in Costa Rica, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross domestic savings in Costa Rica stood at 22.63 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 9.3% on the previous year and up 121.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings in Costa Rica peaked at 22.63 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 52.65 million current US$, in 1965.
Costa Rica ranks 74th of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic savings in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 64.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 71.99 million current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1962 | 77.28 million current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1963 | 70.41 million current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1964 | 64.27 million current US$ | -8.7% |
| 1965 | 52.65 million current US$ | -18.1% |
| 1966 | 84.57 million current US$ | +60.6% |
| 1967 | 91.06 million current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1968 | 103.22 million current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1969 | 125.25 million current US$ | +21.4% |
| 1970 | 135.83 million current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1971 | 151.07 million current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1972 | 193.78 million current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1973 | 273.98 million current US$ | +41.4% |
| 1974 | 196.00 million current US$ | -28.5% |
| 1975 | 257.96 million current US$ | +31.6% |
| 1976 | 426.07 million current US$ | +65.2% |
| 1977 | 577.74 million current US$ | +35.6% |
| 1978 | 550.01 million current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1979 | 607.08 million current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1980 | 784.32 million current US$ | +29.2% |
| 1981 | 632.83 million current US$ | -19.3% |
| 1982 | 719.56 million current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1983 | 737.48 million current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 845.93 million current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1985 | 945.95 million current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1986 | 1.15 billion current US$ | +21.7% |
| 1987 | 1.04 billion current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1988 | 1.05 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 1.19 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1990 | 1.17 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1991 | 993.92 million current US$ | -14.8% |
| 1992 | 1.28 billion current US$ | +28.6% |
| 1993 | 1.32 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 1.53 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1995 | 1.86 billion current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1996 | 1.60 billion current US$ | -13.7% |
| 1997 | 1.98 billion current US$ | +23.3% |
| 1998 | 2.54 billion current US$ | +28.5% |
| 1999 | 2.66 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 3.01 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2001 | 3.24 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 2.97 billion current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2003 | 2.93 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 3.37 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 3.34 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 4.07 billion current US$ | +21.7% |
| 2007 | 4.84 billion current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2008 | 4.87 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 5.52 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 6.77 billion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2011 | 6.99 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 7.61 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 8.51 billion current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2014 | 8.72 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 10.21 billion current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2016 | 11.32 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2017 | 11.21 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 11.69 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 12.02 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 12.05 billion current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 12.67 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 14.56 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2023 | 18.03 billion current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2024 | 20.70 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2025 | 22.63 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 80.47 million current US$ | 52.65 million current US$ | 125.25 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 336.95 million current US$ | 135.83 million current US$ | 607.08 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 909.83 million current US$ | 632.83 million current US$ | 1.19 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.69 billion current US$ | 993.92 million current US$ | 2.66 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.82 billion current US$ | 2.93 billion current US$ | 5.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.50 billion current US$ | 6.77 billion current US$ | 12.02 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.77 billion current US$ | 12.05 billion current US$ | 22.63 billion current US$ | 6 |
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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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 6.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9247 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 18,466 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 4.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 465.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 9.30 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 4.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7254 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings in Costa Rica?
- Gross domestic savings in Costa Rica was 22.63 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 22.63 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.65 million current US$ in 1965.
- How does Costa Rica rank for gross domestic savings?
- Costa Rica ranks 74th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic savings rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross domestic savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.