Share of World GDP: Costa Rica
Costa Rica's share of world gdp is currently 0.1% as of 2026. # Costa Rica Share of World GDP Costa Rica currently represents 0.
Current (2026)
0.1%
+0.0% y/y
Peak (2019)
0.1%
Low (1982)
0.1%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Share of World GDP — Costa Rica
1980 — 2026
Share of World GDP — Costa Rica
Analysis# Costa Rica Share of World GDP
Costa Rica currently represents 0.081% of global GDP in 2026, nearly matching its all-time peak of 0.083% reached in 2019. Since 1980, the country's share has grown 11.0% overall, rising from a low of 0.064% in 1982. This modest but consistent expansion reflects Costa Rica's economic development over four decades, positioning it as a stable mid-sized economy on the world stage.
The most significant disruption occurred in 2020, when the country's share dropped to 0.079% due to pandemic-related economic contraction. Recovery proved swift, with GDP share rebounding to 0.081% by 2024 and holding steady through 2026. Projections suggest Costa Rica will maintain its current position in coming years, neither accelerating growth nor declining, indicating a period of economic stabilization after the pandemic recovery.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 2029 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 2028 | 0.1% | +1.23% |
| 2027 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 2026 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 2025 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 2024 | 0.1% | +1.25% |
| 2023 | 0.1% | +2.56% |
| 2022 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 2021 | 0.1% | -1.27% |
| 2020 | 0.1% | -4.82% |
| 2019 | 0.1% | +3.75% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | -1.23% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | +1.25% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | +1.27% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 2013 | 0.1% | -1.25% |
| 2012 | 0.1% | +1.27% |
| 2011 | 0.1% | +1.28% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 2009 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 2008 | 0.1% | +1.30% |
| 2007 | 0.1% | +2.67% |
| 2006 | 0.1% | +2.74% |
| 2005 | 0.1% | -1.35% |
| 2004 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 2003 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 2002 | 0.1% | +1.37% |
| 2001 | 0.1% | +1.39% |
| 2000 | 0.1% | -1.37% |
| 1999 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 1998 | 0.1% | +4.29% |
| 1997 | 0.1% | +1.45% |
| 1996 | 0.1% | -1.43% |
| 1995 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 1994 | 0.1% | +1.45% |
| 1993 | 0.1% | +4.55% |
| 1992 | 0.1% | -1.49% |
| 1991 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 1990 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 1989 | 0.1% | +1.52% |
| 1988 | 0.1% | -1.49% |
| 1987 | 0.1% | +1.52% |
| 1986 | 0.1% | +1.54% |
| 1985 | 0.1% | -1.52% |
| 1984 | 0.1% | +3.13% |
| 1983 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 1982 | 0.1% | -7.25% |
| 1981 | 0.1% | -5.48% |
| 1980 | 0.1% | — |
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