GDP per Capita: Costa Rica

Analysis# Costa Rica GDP per Capita Costa Rica's GDP per capita reached $20,134.23 USD in 2026, marking its all-time peak since records began in 1980. The figure represents an 854.8% increase from the country's lowest point of $1,071.94 USD in 1982. Over nearly five decades, Costa Rica has transformed from a lower-income economy into a solidly upper-middle-income nation, reflecting sustained economic development and rising living standards. Growth accelerated notably from 2022 onward, with GDP per capita climbing from $13,239.88 USD to $20,134.23 USD in just four years. The 2023 surge of $3.1 million USD marked a particularly sharp inflection point, suggesting structural economic improvements or favorable external conditions. Projections through the data range indicate continued upward momentum, positioning Costa Rica among Latin America's higher-income performers.