Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU) in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU) was 48.43 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
48.43 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
20th
of 198 countries
All-time high
48.43 trillion constant LCU
in 2025
All-time low
2.86 trillion constant LCU
in 1961
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Costa Rica, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Costa Rica recorded 48.43 trillion constant LCU for gross value added at basic prices (gva) in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 43.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Costa Rica peaked at 48.43 trillion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.86 trillion constant LCU, in 1961.
That places Costa Rica 20th out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU) in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.88 trillion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 2.86 trillion constant LCU | -1.0% |
| 1962 | 3.09 trillion constant LCU | +8.1% |
| 1963 | 3.24 trillion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1964 | 3.37 trillion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1965 | 3.70 trillion constant LCU | +9.8% |
| 1966 | 3.99 trillion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 1967 | 4.22 trillion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 1968 | 4.57 trillion constant LCU | +8.4% |
| 1969 | 4.83 trillion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 1970 | 5.19 trillion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 1971 | 5.54 trillion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 1972 | 6.00 trillion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 1973 | 6.46 trillion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 1974 | 6.82 trillion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 1975 | 6.96 trillion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 7.34 trillion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 8.00 trillion constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 1978 | 8.50 trillion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 1979 | 8.92 trillion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1980 | 8.99 trillion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 8.78 trillion constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 1982 | 8.14 trillion constant LCU | -7.3% |
| 1983 | 8.38 trillion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 9.05 trillion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 9.11 trillion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 9.62 trillion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 10.08 trillion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 10.42 trillion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 11.01 trillion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 1990 | 11.40 trillion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 11.66 trillion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 12.65 trillion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 1993 | 13.44 trillion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 14.03 trillion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 14.62 trillion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 14.69 trillion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 15.51 trillion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 16.58 trillion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 17.35 trillion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 18.00 trillion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 18.63 trillion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 19.27 trillion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 20.11 trillion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 21.05 trillion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 21.93 trillion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 23.54 trillion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 25.38 trillion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 26.60 trillion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 26.54 trillion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 27.97 trillion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 29.14 trillion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 30.63 trillion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 31.39 trillion constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 32.53 trillion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 33.69 trillion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 35.04 trillion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 36.56 trillion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 37.70 trillion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 38.78 trillion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 37.40 trillion constant LCU | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 40.22 trillion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 42.37 trillion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 44.42 trillion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 2024 | 46.22 trillion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2025 | 48.43 trillion constant LCU | +4.8% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 48.43 trillion constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 270.55 billion constant LCU, 179.0× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 48.43 trillion constant LCU is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 111.15 billion constant LCU, 435.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.68 trillion constant LCU | 2.86 trillion constant LCU | 4.83 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.97 trillion constant LCU | 5.19 trillion constant LCU | 8.92 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.36 trillion constant LCU | 8.14 trillion constant LCU | 11.01 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.19 trillion constant LCU | 11.40 trillion constant LCU | 17.35 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.10 trillion constant LCU | 18.00 trillion constant LCU | 26.60 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.34 trillion constant LCU | 27.97 trillion constant LCU | 38.78 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.18 trillion constant LCU | 37.40 trillion constant LCU | 48.43 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
More economy & growth data for Costa Rica
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0058 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 115.71 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.5968 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0042 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 84.49 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -3.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0204 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Costa Rica?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Costa Rica was 48.43 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 48.43 trillion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.86 trillion constant LCU in 1961.
- How does Costa Rica rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Costa Rica ranks 20th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.7%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross value added at basic prices reflects the price of products receivable by the producer exclusive of taxes payable on products and inclusive of subsidies receivable on products, less intermediate consumption valued at purchasers' prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.