Housing Index in Finland decreased to 104.13 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 104.30 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Finland averaged 94.60 points from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 104.43 points in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 73.62 points in the first quarter of 2005. In Finland, the House Price Index measures residential property market prices. The HPI captures price changes of all kinds of residential property purchased by households (flats, detached houses, terraced houses, etc.), both new and existing. Only market prices are considered, self-build dwellings are therefore excluded. The land component of the residential property is included. This page provides - Finland House Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Finland increased to 103.67 points in February from 103.30 points in January of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Finland averaged 49.69 points from 1951 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 103.70 points in December of 2019 and a record low of 5.10 points in November of 1954. In Finland, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Finland Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Core Consumer Prices in Finland increased to 103.18 points in March from 102.90 points in February of 2020. Core Consumer Prices in Finland averaged 89.45 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 103.18 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 74.18 points in January of 1996. This page provides - Finland Core Consumer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Finland decreased to 104 points in March from 104.20 points in February of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Finland averaged 87.91 points from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.20 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 71.20 points in January of 1996. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides - Finland Harmonised Consumer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Finland decreased 5.60 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Finland averaged 0.60 percent from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7.80 percent in March of 2011 and a record low of -9.70 percent in July of 2009. In Finland, producer price index for manufactured products measures development in the producer prices of goods manufactured in the country. The index includes both goods sold at home and exported goods. The price for domestic goods is the factory price exclusive of taxes and the price for export goods is the f.o.b. price. The index covers commodities of industry categories B to E. This page provides - Finland Producer Prices Change - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Export Prices in Finland remained unchanged at 106.70 Index Points in October from 106.70 Index Points in September of 2019. Export Prices in Finland averaged 104.76 Index Points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 118.20 Index Points in March of 1996 and a record low of 93.70 Index Points in July of 2009. In Finland, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides the latest reported value for - Finland Export Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Import Prices in Finland decreased to 107.70 Index Points in October from 108.40 Index Points in September of 2019. Import Prices in Finland averaged 94.67 Index Points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 112.60 Index Points in August of 2012 and a record low of 76 Index Points in January of 1999. In Finland, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page provides the latest reported value for - Finland Import Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Wholesale Prices in Finland decreased to 2288 points in March from 2343 points in February of 2020. Wholesale Prices in Finland averaged 1102.50 points from 1950 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2396 points in October of 2018 and a record low of 106 points in January of 1950. The wholesale price index measures development in the purchase prices inclusive of taxes of goods used in Finland. The index includes both domestic and imported goods. The wholesale price for domestic goods is the factory price plus value-added tax and other indirect taxes. The wholesale price for imported goods is the c.i.f. price plus customs duties, value-added tax and other indirect taxes. The index covers commodities of industry categories A to E. This page provides - Finland Wholesale Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Deflator in Mexico decreased to 130.38 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 130.59 points in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Deflator in Mexico averaged 72.90 points from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 131.31 points in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 15.01 points in the first quarter of 1993. This page provides - Mexico GDP Deflator - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Deflator in Iceland increased to 195.52 points in 2019 from 187.39 points in 2018. GDP Deflator in Iceland averaged 91.77 points from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 195.52 points in 2019 and a record low of 3.24 points in 1980. This page provides - Iceland GDP Deflator - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Deflator in Czech Republic increased to 118.30 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 116.50 points in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Deflator in Czech Republic averaged 95.03 points from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 118.30 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 63.30 points in the first quarter of 1996. This page provides - Czech Republic GDP Deflator - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Iceland expanded 4.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Iceland averaged 0.89 percent from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10 percent in the second quarter of 1998 and a record low of -8.70 percent in the first quarter of 2009. Iceland's economy depends heavily on the fishing industry, which provides 40 percent of export earnings, more than 12 percent of GDP, and employs nearly 5 percent of the work force. Its economy has been diversifying into manufacturing and service industries in the last decade, particularly within the fields of software production, biotechnology, and tourism. On the expenditure side, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 53 percent of its total use, followed by government expenditure (24 percent) and gross fixed capital formation (17 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 54 percent of GDP while imports account for 47 percent, adding 7 percent of total GDP. This page provides - Iceland GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Czech Republic expanded 0.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Czech Republic averaged 0.58 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2.40 percent in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of -3.50 percent in the first quarter of 2009. In Czech Republic, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 49 percent of its total use, followed by gross fixed capital formation (25 percent) and government expenditure (19 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 84 percent of GDP while imports account for 77 percent, adding 7 percent of total GDP. This page provides the latest reported value for - Czech Republic GDP Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Africa contracted 1.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in South Africa averaged 2.64 percent from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 1994 and a record low of -6.10 percent in the first quarter of 2009. South Africa is the most developed country in Africa and was the largest until 2014, when it was overtaken by Nigeria. The largest sector of the economy is services which accounts for around 73 percent of GDP. Within services, the most important are finance, real estate and business services (21.6 percent); government services (17 percent); wholesale, retail and motor trade, catering and accommodation (15 percent); and transport, storage and communication (9.3 percent). Manufacturing accounts for 13.9 percent; mining and quarrying for around 8.3 percent and agriculture for only 2.6 percent. This page provides - South Africa GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Mexico contracted 1.60 percent in the first quarter of 2020 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Mexico averaged 0.56 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.20 percent in the third quarter of 2009 and a record low of -5.70 percent in the first quarter of 1995. In Mexico, services account for 62 percent of total GDP. The biggest segments within services are: wholesale and retail trade (16 percent); real estate (10 percent); transport, warehousing and communications (7 percent) and financial services and insurance (6 percent). Industry constitutes 18 percent of output and the largest segments within this sector are: automobile industry (4 percent of total GDP) and food industry (3.8 percent). The remaining share is divided by: construction, water, gas and electricity distribution (8 percent), mining (5 percent), government (4 percent ) and agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3 percent). This page provides - Mexico GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in South Africa decreased to 5719074 ZAR Thousand in January from 6547424 ZAR Thousand in December of 2019. Building Permits in South Africa averaged 3551659.39 ZAR Thousand from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11840324 ZAR Thousand in August of 2018 and a record low of 218553 ZAR Thousand in December of 1985. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) conducts a monthly building statistics survey collecting information regarding building plans passed and buildings completed, financed by the private sector, from the largest local government institutions in South Africa. According to these institutions, they are not always notified about low-cost housing projects and therefore do not include the bulk of low-cost dwelling-houses. The monthly survey represents approximately 90 percent of the total value of buildings completed. The statistical unit for the collection of information is a local government institution. Local government institutions include district municipalities, metropolitan municipalities and local municipalities. This page provides - South Africa Building Plans Passed- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Czech Republic decreased to 6353 units in February from 6894 units in January of 2020. Building Permits in Czech Republic averaged 9702.42 units from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18905 units in September of 1999 and a record low of 5119 units in January of 2014. This page provides - Czech Republic Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence in South Africa decreased to -9 points in the first quarter of 2020 from -7 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Consumer Confidence in South Africa averaged 1.35 points from 1982 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 26 points in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of -33 points in the second quarter of 1985. In South Africa, the BER Consumer Confidence Index covers 2,500 households in metropolitan areas, cities, towns and villages. The survey is made from personal at-home interviews and assesses general economic outlook, household’s economic condition and major spending purposes. The index is computed as the difference between the share of respondents expecting an improvement from the percentage expecting a deterioration. The indicator varies on a scale of -100 to 100; a value of -100 indicates extreme lack of confidence, 0 neutrality and 100 extreme confidence. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Consumer Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Confidence in Iceland decreased to 62.20 points in March from 75.30 points in February of 2020. Consumer Confidence in Iceland averaged 94.72 points from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 154.93 points in May of 2007 and a record low of 19.54 points in January of 2009. Gallup/Capacent Consumer Sentiment measures future expectations of Icelandic households on the economy, employment and income. The sentiment index is based on 5 questions assessing: current economic situation and expectations in 6 months, current situation in the labor market and expectations in 6 months, and expectations towards the household's total income in 6 months. For each question, the number of positive answers is divided by the number of positive and negative answers. The value of 100 means that the number of positive and negative participants is equal. If the index has a value greater than 100 it means that more participants are positive and vice versa. This page provides the latest reported value for - Iceland Consumer Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Confidence in Czech Republic decreased to 80.10 points in April from 100.50 points in March of 2020. Consumer Confidence in Czech Republic averaged 97.27 points from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 119.40 points in May of 2018 and a record low of 69.20 points in May of 1999. In Czech Republic, the Czech Statistical Office consumer confidence indicator is the average of four indicators: expected financial situation of consumers, expected total economic situation, expected total unemployment (with inverted sign) and savings expected in 12 months to come. Generally consumer confidence is high when the unemployment rate is low and GDP growth is high. Measures of average consumer confidence can be useful indicators of how much consumers are likely to spend. This page provides - Czech Republic Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence in Mexico decreased to 42.60 points in March from 43.80 points in February of 2020. Consumer Confidence in Mexico averaged 39.54 points from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 48.52 points in February of 2019 and a record low of 28.80 points in January of 2017. In Mexico, the Consumer Confidence Index (ICC) measures the current perception and future expectations that people have about their economic situation, their family and the country in general, in respect to the purchase of consumption durables and non-durables, as well as employment, inflation and savings. The index is based on a sample of 2336 households located in the 32 major cities of the country. The ICC has a base of 100 as of January of 2003, levels above 100 indicate optimism, 100 neutrality and below 100 pessimism. This page provides the latest reported value for - Mexico Consumer Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

External Debt in Belize increased to 1280.60 USD Million in 2018 from 1255.80 USD Million in 2017. External Debt in Belize averaged 767.20 USD Million from 1993 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1280.60 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 167.90 USD Million in 1993. In Belize, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page provides - Belize External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Belize decreased to 649.20 BZD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 746.60 BZD Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in Belize averaged 525.08 BZD Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 753.60 BZD Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 282.70 BZD Million in the third quarter of 1995. This page provides - Belize Gdp Constant Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Belize decreased to 44.10 BZD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 77 BZD Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Belize averaged 52.85 BZD Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 83.30 BZD Million in the first quarter of 2012 and a record low of 18.70 BZD Million in the third quarter of 1995. This page provides - Belize Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Belize decreased to 73.80 BZD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 86.60 BZD Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Belize averaged 52.34 BZD Million from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 86.60 BZD Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 31.50 BZD Million in the third quarter of 1996. This page provides - Belize Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Belize decreased to 105 points in January from 105.20 points in December of 2019. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Belize averaged 103.38 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 105.40 points in August of 2018 and a record low of 99.77 points in March of 2011. This page provides - Belize Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

IP Addresses in Costa Rica increased to 531033 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 514721 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Costa Rica averaged 361110.13 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 536472 IP in the second quarter of 2016 and a record low of 107033 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for Costa RicaIP Addresses.

Temperature in Costa Rica decreased to 24.61 celsius in December from 25.12 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Costa Rica averaged 25.61 celsius from 1851 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 28.86 celsius in April of 1998 and a record low of 22.99 celsius in December of 1889. This page includes a chart with historical data for Costa Rica Average Temperature.

Precipitation in Costa Rica decreased to 191.73 mm in December from 280.10 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Costa Rica averaged 249.76 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 733.36 mm in July of 1905 and a record low of 13.06 mm in March of 1926. This page includes a chart with historical data for Costa Rica Average Precipitation.

Living Wage Family in Costa Rica remained unchanged at 331800 CRC/Month in 2018 from 331800 CRC/Month in 2018. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Living Wage for a typical family refers to the family composition most common in the country at stake, calculated on the respective fertility rates.

Wages High Skilled in Costa Rica decreased to 748700 CRC/Month in 2018 from 762500 CRC/Month in 2017. Wages High Skilled in Costa Rica averaged 747000 CRC/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 762500 CRC/Month in 2017 and a record low of 728400 CRC/Month in 2015. High Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing high-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

Wages Low Skilled in Costa Rica decreased to 296600 CRC/Month in 2018 from 298000 CRC/Month in 2017. Wages Low Skilled in Costa Rica averaged 308450 CRC/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 339500 CRC/Month in 2016 and a record low of 296600 CRC/Month in 2018. Low Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing low-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Costa Rica was last recorded at 9892.64 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Costa Rica is equivalent to 78 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Costa Rica averaged 5562.46 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9892.64 USD in 2018 and a record low of 2857.54 USD in 1961. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Costa Rica GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Costa Rica was last recorded at 15684.57 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Costa Rica, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 88 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Costa Rica averaged 11260.96 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 15684.57 USD in 2018 and a record low of 7715.47 USD in 1991. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Costa Rica GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Costa Rica increased to 4.02 percent in 2018 from 2.79 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Costa Rica averaged 11.79 percent from 1982 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 27.32 percent in 1991 and a record low of 1.21 percent in 2016. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica scored 62.01 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Costa Rica averaged 17.57 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 62.14 Points in 2018 and a record low of 4.05 Points in 2007. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Costa Rica is ranked 74 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Costa Rica deteriorated to 74 in 2019 from 67 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Costa Rica averaged 91.50 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 121 in 2009 and a record low of 60 in 2015. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica scored 56 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Costa Rica averaged 51.76 Points from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 64.50 Points in 1997 and a record low of 41 Points in 2006. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Costa Rica is the 44 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Costa Rica averaged 42.17 from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 55 in 2006 and a record low of 22 in 1997. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Costa Rica stands at 13 percent. In Costa Rica, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Costa Rica. This page provides - Costa Rica Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Costa Rica stands at 30 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Costa Rica averaged 30.33 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 36 percent in 2003 and a record low of 30 percent in 2004. In Costa Rica, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Costa Rica. This page provides - Costa Rica Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Costa Rica stands at 15 percent. In Costa Rica, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Costa Rica. This page provides - Costa Rica Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Costa Rica stands at 10.34 percent. Social Security Rate For Employees in Costa Rica averaged 9.29 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10.34 percent in 2018 and a record low of 9 percent in 2005. In Costa Rica, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Costa Rica because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Costa Rica Social Security Rate For Employees - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Hospital Beds in Costa Rica decreased to 1.13 per 1000 people in 2017 from 1.16 per 1000 people in 2016. Hospital Beds in Costa Rica averaged 1.78 per 1000 people from 1980 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 3.01 per 1000 people in 1980 and a record low of 1.13 per 1000 people in 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for Costa Rica Hospital Beds.

The benchmark interest rate in Costa Rica was last recorded at 1.25 percent. Interest Rate in Costa Rica averaged 5.46 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10 percent in August of 2008 and a record low of 1.25 percent in March of 2020. In Costa Rica, interest rate decisions are taken by the Central Bank of Costa Rica. The official interest rate is the monetary policy rate. The monetary policy rate is the rate charged on overnight loans between financial intermediaries, is determined in the money market as a result of the interaction of demand for and supply of overnight funds. This page provides - Costa Rica Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Costa Rica recorded a government budget deficit of 163666.70 CRC Million in January of 2020. Government Budget Value in Costa Rica averaged -589918.64 CRC Million from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 166539.98 CRC Million in August of 2008 and a record low of -2524255.17 CRC Million in December of 2019. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Costa Rica Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in Costa Rica increased to 30655.20 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 28932.50 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. External Debt in Costa Rica averaged 13066.95 USD Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 30655.20 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 4464.80 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 1999. In Costa Rica, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page provides - Costa Rica External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Costa Rica expanded 2.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Costa Rica averaged 4.33 percent from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10.20 percent in the third quarter of 1992 and a record low of -2.40 percent in the first quarter of 2009. The biggest sector of Costa Rica’s economy is services, which accounts for 63 percent of GDP. Within services the most important segments are: transport, communication and warehousing (16 percent of GDP); trade, restaurants and hotels (15 percent) and community, personal and social services (9 percent). Manufacturing, mining and quarrying create 21 percent of the wealth. Agriculture, forestry and fishing contribute for 9 percent of the output and construction and water and electricity distribution for the remaining 7 percent. This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Costa Rica increased to 7360288.38 CRC Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 7297804.44 CRC Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in Costa Rica averaged 4536950.32 CRC Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7360288.38 CRC Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 2183269.67 CRC Million in the first quarter of 1991. This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica GDP Constant Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Construction in Costa Rica increased to 285720.84 CRC Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 279241.88 CRC Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Construction in Costa Rica averaged 222359.02 CRC Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 330294.83 CRC Million in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 83611.94 CRC Million in the first quarter of 1991. This page provides - Costa Rica Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.