Real GDP Growth: Costa Rica
Costa Rica's real gdp growth is currently 3.3% as of 2026. # Costa Rica Real GDP Growth Costa Rica's real GDP growth stood at 3.
Current (2026)
3.3%
-8.3% y/y
Peak (1992)
9.2%
Low (1982)
-7.3%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Real GDP Growth — Costa Rica
1980 — 2026
Real GDP Growth — Costa Rica
Analysis# Costa Rica Real GDP Growth
Costa Rica's real GDP growth stood at 3.3% in 2026, reflecting a moderating economy after years of stronger expansion. The country has experienced substantial volatility across its 50-year data history, ranging from a severe contraction of -7.3% in 1982 to an exceptional peak of 9.2% in 1992. Since 1980, cumulative growth totaled 312.5%, demonstrating long-term economic development despite cyclical pressures.
The most dramatic recent turning point occurred in 2020, when pandemic-related disruptions caused a -4.3% contraction. Recovery was sharp and decisive, with growth rebounding to 7.9% in 2021. Since then, the economy has settled into a gradual deceleration pattern, declining from 5.1% in 2023 through 4.3% in 2024 to the projected 3.3% in 2026, suggesting a normalization toward sustainable mid-range growth rates.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 3.5% | +0.00% |
| 2029 | 3.5% | +0.00% |
| 2028 | 3.5% | +0.00% |
| 2027 | 3.5% | +6.06% |
| 2026 | 3.3% | -8.33% |
| 2025 | 3.6% | -16.28% |
| 2024 | 4.3% | -15.69% |
| 2023 | 5.1% | +10.87% |
| 2022 | 4.6% | -41.77% |
| 2021 | 7.9% | +283.72% |
| 2020 | -4.3% | -279.17% |
| 2019 | 2.4% | -7.69% |
| 2018 | 2.6% | -38.10% |
| 2017 | 4.2% | +0.00% |
| 2016 | 4.2% | +13.51% |
| 2015 | 3.7% | +5.71% |
| 2014 | 3.5% | +40.00% |
| 2013 | 2.5% | -48.98% |
| 2012 | 4.9% | +11.36% |
| 2011 | 4.4% | -18.52% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.4% | +700.00% |
| 2009 | -0.9% | -119.15% |
| 2008 | 4.7% | -42.68% |
| 2007 | 8.2% | +12.33% |
| 2006 | 7.3% | +82.50% |
| 2005 | 4.0% | -9.09% |
| 2004 | 4.4% | +2.33% |
| 2003 | 4.3% | +26.47% |
| 2002 | 3.4% | -2.86% |
| 2001 | 3.5% | -10.26% |
| 2000 | 3.9% | -7.14% |
| 1999 | 4.2% | -41.67% |
| 1998 | 7.2% | +30.91% |
| 1997 | 5.5% | +292.86% |
| 1996 | 1.4% | -66.67% |
| 1995 | 4.2% | -6.67% |
| 1994 | 4.5% | -36.62% |
| 1993 | 7.1% | -22.83% |
| 1992 | 9.2% | +300.00% |
| 1991 | 2.3% | -36.11% |
| 1990 | 3.6% | -36.84% |
| 1989 | 5.7% | +67.65% |
| 1988 | 3.4% | -29.17% |
| 1987 | 4.8% | -12.73% |
| 1986 | 5.5% | +685.71% |
| 1985 | 0.7% | -91.25% |
| 1984 | 8.0% | +175.86% |
| 1983 | 2.9% | +139.73% |
| 1982 | -7.3% | -217.39% |
| 1981 | -2.3% | -387.50% |
| 1980 | 0.8% | — |
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