Imports of goods and services in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Imports of goods and services was 21.06 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
21.06 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 6.5%
World rank
21st
of 179 countries
All-time high
21.06 trillion constant LCU
in 2025
All-time low
460.04 billion constant LCU
in 1961
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Costa Rica, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Costa Rica is 21.06 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.5% on the previous year and up 58.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Costa Rica peaked at 21.06 trillion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 460.04 billion constant LCU, in 1961.
Costa Rica ranks 21st of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 464.48 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 460.04 billion constant LCU | -1.0% |
| 1962 | 462.68 billion constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 1963 | 515.03 billion constant LCU | +11.3% |
| 1964 | 577.41 billion constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 1965 | 742.86 billion constant LCU | +28.7% |
| 1966 | 792.27 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 1967 | 835.43 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 1968 | 938.63 billion constant LCU | +12.4% |
| 1969 | 1.06 trillion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 1970 | 1.31 trillion constant LCU | +24.0% |
| 1971 | 1.41 trillion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 1972 | 1.41 trillion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1973 | 1.51 trillion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 1974 | 1.66 trillion constant LCU | +10.4% |
| 1975 | 1.54 trillion constant LCU | -7.3% |
| 1976 | 1.79 trillion constant LCU | +16.2% |
| 1977 | 2.24 trillion constant LCU | +25.1% |
| 1978 | 2.41 trillion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 1979 | 2.48 trillion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 2.39 trillion constant LCU | -3.4% |
| 1981 | 1.76 trillion constant LCU | -26.3% |
| 1982 | 1.44 trillion constant LCU | -18.1% |
| 1983 | 1.67 trillion constant LCU | +15.8% |
| 1984 | 1.85 trillion constant LCU | +10.7% |
| 1985 | 1.96 trillion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 2.31 trillion constant LCU | +17.6% |
| 1987 | 2.71 trillion constant LCU | +17.6% |
| 1988 | 2.69 trillion constant LCU | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 3.13 trillion constant LCU | +16.6% |
| 1990 | 3.47 trillion constant LCU | +10.8% |
| 1991 | 3.37 trillion constant LCU | -3.0% |
| 1992 | 4.14 trillion constant LCU | +23.1% |
| 1993 | 4.73 trillion constant LCU | +14.2% |
| 1994 | 4.95 trillion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 5.12 trillion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 5.28 trillion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 6.07 trillion constant LCU | +15.0% |
| 1998 | 7.06 trillion constant LCU | +16.3% |
| 1999 | 6.84 trillion constant LCU | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 6.58 trillion constant LCU | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 6.58 trillion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 6.98 trillion constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 7.30 trillion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 7.65 trillion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 8.18 trillion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 8.82 trillion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 2007 | 9.71 trillion constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 2008 | 10.35 trillion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 8.41 trillion constant LCU | -18.7% |
| 2010 | 9.99 trillion constant LCU | +18.7% |
| 2011 | 11.06 trillion constant LCU | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 11.92 trillion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 2013 | 12.12 trillion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 12.73 trillion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 13.30 trillion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 14.49 trillion constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 2017 | 15.22 trillion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 15.66 trillion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 15.30 trillion constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 13.32 trillion constant LCU | -12.9% |
| 2021 | 15.88 trillion constant LCU | +19.2% |
| 2022 | 17.67 trillion constant LCU | +11.3% |
| 2023 | 18.82 trillion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2024 | 19.78 trillion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2025 | 21.06 trillion constant LCU | +6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 684.57 billion constant LCU | 460.04 billion constant LCU | 1.06 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.78 trillion constant LCU | 1.31 trillion constant LCU | 2.48 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.19 trillion constant LCU | 1.44 trillion constant LCU | 3.13 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.10 trillion constant LCU | 3.37 trillion constant LCU | 7.06 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.05 trillion constant LCU | 6.58 trillion constant LCU | 10.35 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.18 trillion constant LCU | 9.99 trillion constant LCU | 15.66 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.75 trillion constant LCU | 13.32 trillion constant LCU | 21.06 trillion constant LCU | 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)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 20.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.166 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 3,316 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 5.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1401 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 2,798 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 3.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 70.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Costa Rica?
- Imports of goods and services in Costa Rica was 21.06 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 21.06 trillion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 460.04 billion constant LCU in 1961.
- How does Costa Rica rank for imports of goods and services?
- Costa Rica ranks 21st out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.3%. 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 Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.