Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Costa Rica is $109.93 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 3.6%. GDP per capita is $20,299.
Costa Rica GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Costa Rica has grown from $4.85 billion in 1980 to $109.93 billion in 2026.
Costa Rica GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Costa Rica. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
3.81%
Best Year
1992 (+9.2%)
Worst Year
1982 (-7.3%)
Years of Contraction
4 of 47
GDP per capita in Costa Rica rose from $19,162 in 2025 to $20,299 in 2026, an increase of 5.9%.
"Costa Rica GDP", "Costa Rica gross domestic product", and "Costa Rica economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Costa Rica
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Costa Rica for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Costa Rica nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$109,931,000,000
3.6%
$20,299
0.86%
2025
$102,902,000,000
4.6%
$19,162
0.85%
2024
$96,730,000,000
4.1%
$18,165
0.89%
2023
$87,524,000,000
4.8%
$16,583
0.94%
2022
$70,993,000,000
5.5%
$13,576
0.95%
2021
$65,582,000,000
8.2%
$12,661
1.01%
2020
$62,792,000,000
-4.1%
$12,244
1.04%
2019
$64,748,000,000
2.7%
$12,757
1.06%
2018
$62,570,000,000
2.9%
$12,458
1.13%
2017
$60,517,000,000
4.2%
$12,185
1.16%
2016
$58,847,000,000
4.2%
$11,987
1.2%
2015
$56,442,000,000
3.7%
$11,635
1.21%
2014
$52,017,000,000
3.5%
$10,854
1.27%
2013
$50,949,000,000
2.5%
$10,765
1.28%
2012
$47,231,000,000
4.9%
$10,108
1.3%
2011
$42,762,000,000
4.4%
$9,271
1.3%
2010
$37,656,000,000
5.4%
$8,269
1.9%
2009
$30,746,000,000
-0.9%
$6,879
1.48%
2008
$30,802,000,000
4.7%
$6,994
1.47%
2007
$26,885,000,000
8.2%
$6,194
1.43%
2006
$22,717,000,000
7.3%
$5,309
1.52%
2005
$20,049,000,000
4%
$4,756
1.52%
2004
$18,615,000,000
4.4%
$4,484
1.62%
2003
$17,277,000,000
4.3%
$4,228
1.59%
2002
$16,584,000,000
3.4%
$4,123
1.75%
2001
$15,979,000,000
3.5%
$4,042
3.75%
2000
$15,016,000,000
3.8%
$3,941
-0.73%
1999
$14,259,000,000
4.1%
$3,715
2.43%
1998
$13,688,000,000
7.1%
$3,653
2.46%
1997
$12,618,000,000
5.5%
$3,451
2.58%
1996
$11,683,000,000
1.4%
$3,278
2.74%
1995
$11,578,000,000
4.2%
$3,337
2.88%
1994
$10,489,000,000
4.5%
$3,110
2.99%
1993
$9,586,000,000
7.1%
$2,927
2.63%
1992
$8,566,000,000
9.2%
$2,684
2.21%
1991
$7,197,000,000
2.3%
$2,305
2.33%
1990
$5,737,000,000
3.6%
$1,881
2.49%
1989
$5,250,000,000
5.7%
$1,764
2.62%
1988
$4,636,000,000
3.4%
$1,598
2.73%
1987
$4,554,000,000
4.8%
$1,613
2.84%
1986
$4,425,000,000
5.5%
$1,611
3%
1985
$3,941,000,000
0.7%
$1,478
3.01%
1984
$3,678,000,000
8%
$1,421
2.94%
1983
$3,162,000,000
2.9%
$1,257
2.91%
1982
$2,619,000,000
-7.3%
$1,072
2.99%
1981
$2,636,000,000
-2.3%
$1,111
3.04%
1980
$4,854,000,000
0.8%
$2,109
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The nominal GDP of Costa Rica in 2026 is $109.93 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Costa Rica 80th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Costa Rica?
The GDP growth rate of Costa Rica in 2026 is 3.6%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Costa Rica?
GDP per capita in Costa Rica in 2026 is $20,299, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Costa Rica expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Costa Rica to reach $144.62 billion by 2031, up from $109.93 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.