Terms of trade adjustment in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Terms of trade adjustment was 1.37 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.37 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 18.6%
World rank
17th
of 178 countries
All-time high
1.40 trillion constant LCU
in 2016
All-time low
-1.16 trillion constant LCU
in 2008
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Costa Rica, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade adjustment in Costa Rica is 1.37 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.6% on the previous year and up 59.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Costa Rica peaked at 1.40 trillion constant LCU in 2016 and was at its lowest, -1.16 trillion constant LCU, in 2008.
That places Costa Rica 17th out of 178 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.
Terms of trade adjustment in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 81.84 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 90.57 billion constant LCU | +10.7% |
| 1962 | 77.81 billion constant LCU | -14.1% |
| 1963 | -779.35 million constant LCU | -101.0% |
| 1964 | 116.63 billion constant LCU | -15065.1% |
| 1965 | 119.83 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 1966 | 169.17 billion constant LCU | +41.2% |
| 1967 | 162.08 billion constant LCU | -4.2% |
| 1968 | 144.29 billion constant LCU | -11.0% |
| 1969 | 155.84 billion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 1970 | 225.90 billion constant LCU | +45.0% |
| 1971 | 122.39 billion constant LCU | -45.8% |
| 1972 | 118.19 billion constant LCU | -3.4% |
| 1973 | 129.04 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 1974 | -78.04 billion constant LCU | -160.5% |
| 1975 | 2.62 billion constant LCU | -103.4% |
| 1976 | 218.50 billion constant LCU | +8225.5% |
| 1977 | 535.40 billion constant LCU | +145.0% |
| 1978 | 379.82 billion constant LCU | -29.1% |
| 1979 | 241.32 billion constant LCU | -36.5% |
| 1980 | 235.88 billion constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 1981 | -67.05 billion constant LCU | -128.4% |
| 1982 | -16.79 billion constant LCU | -75.0% |
| 1983 | 98.09 billion constant LCU | -684.4% |
| 1984 | 159.12 billion constant LCU | +62.2% |
| 1985 | 210.15 billion constant LCU | +32.1% |
| 1986 | 665.18 billion constant LCU | +216.5% |
| 1987 | 336.10 billion constant LCU | -49.5% |
| 1988 | 338.87 billion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 248.34 billion constant LCU | -26.7% |
| 1990 | 113.50 billion constant LCU | -54.3% |
| 1991 | -63.79 billion constant LCU | -156.2% |
| 1992 | 44.96 billion constant LCU | -170.5% |
| 1993 | 113.36 billion constant LCU | +152.1% |
| 1994 | 246.82 billion constant LCU | +117.7% |
| 1995 | 274.97 billion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 1996 | 108.55 billion constant LCU | -60.5% |
| 1997 | 395.69 billion constant LCU | +264.5% |
| 1998 | 626.08 billion constant LCU | +58.2% |
| 1999 | 345.52 billion constant LCU | -44.8% |
| 2000 | 209.92 billion constant LCU | -39.2% |
| 2001 | 230.94 billion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 103.53 billion constant LCU | -55.2% |
| 2003 | 43.12 billion constant LCU | -58.3% |
| 2004 | -133.71 billion constant LCU | -410.1% |
| 2005 | -321.88 billion constant LCU | +140.7% |
| 2006 | -527.51 billion constant LCU | +63.9% |
| 2007 | -811.16 billion constant LCU | +53.8% |
| 2008 | -1.16 trillion constant LCU | +43.1% |
| 2009 | -494.87 billion constant LCU | -57.4% |
| 2010 | -154.46 billion constant LCU | -68.8% |
| 2011 | -361.28 billion constant LCU | +133.9% |
| 2012 | -200.87 billion constant LCU | -44.4% |
| 2013 | -142.61 billion constant LCU | -29.0% |
| 2014 | 28.06 billion constant LCU | -119.7% |
| 2015 | 858.82 billion constant LCU | +2961.0% |
| 2016 | 1.40 trillion constant LCU | +62.7% |
| 2017 | 1.25 trillion constant LCU | -10.2% |
| 2018 | 1.03 trillion constant LCU | -17.7% |
| 2019 | 1.20 trillion constant LCU | +15.7% |
| 2020 | 1.19 trillion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 536.26 billion constant LCU | -55.0% |
| 2022 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 882.00 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2024 | 1.16 trillion constant LCU | +31.2% |
| 2025 | 1.37 trillion constant LCU | +18.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 111.73 billion constant LCU | -779.35 million constant LCU | 169.17 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 189.51 billion constant LCU | -78.04 billion constant LCU | 535.40 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 220.79 billion constant LCU | -67.05 billion constant LCU | 665.18 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 220.57 billion constant LCU | -63.79 billion constant LCU | 626.08 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -286.25 billion constant LCU | -1.16 trillion constant LCU | 230.94 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 490.78 billion constant LCU | -361.28 billion constant LCU | 1.40 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 856.88 billion constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 1.37 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)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 1.60 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 7.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.1988 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 3,970 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 5.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 100.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 2.00 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 8.07 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Costa Rica?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Costa Rica was 1.37 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 1.40 trillion constant LCU in 2016.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.16 trillion constant LCU in 2008.
- How does Costa Rica rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Costa Rica ranks 17th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.9%. 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 Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant 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.