Wages in Costa Rica increased to 678549 CRC/Month in January from 675625 CRC/Month in December of 2019. Wages in Costa Rica averaged 547548.49 CRC/Month from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 792836 CRC/Month in January of 2017 and a record low of 357554 CRC/Month in February of 2009. This page provides - Costa Rica Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Costa Rica decreased to 11831761.03 CRC Million in April from 11874777.52 CRC Million in March of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Costa Rica averaged 3235580.19 CRC Million from 1987 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11874777.52 CRC Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 79181.66 CRC Million in July of 1987. Costa Rica Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Costa Rica Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Costa Rica increased to 12.50 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from 12.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Unemployment Rate in Costa Rica averaged 9.96 percent from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12.50 percent in the first quarter of 2020 and a record low of 8.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013. In Costa Rica, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Costa Rica Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of unemployed persons in Costa Rica increased to 314153 in the first quarter of 2020 from 309465 in the fourth quarter of 2019. Unemployed Persons in Costa Rica averaged 161809.90 from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 314153 in the first quarter of 2020 and a record low of 38708 in the fourth quarter of 1989. In Costa Rica, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page provides - Costa Rica Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Costa Rica increased to 2208175 in the first quarter of 2020 from 2182818 in the fourth quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Costa Rica averaged 2030786.51 from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2208175 in the first quarter of 2020 and a record low of 1765039 in the second quarter of 2011. This page provides - Costa Rica Employed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment Rate in Costa Rica increased to 55.50 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from 55.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Employment Rate in Costa Rica averaged 54.87 percent from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 57.79 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a record low of 51.16 percent in the second quarter of 2011. In Costa Rica, the employment rate measures the number of people who have a job as a percentage of the working age population. This page provides - Costa Rica Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Costa Rica decreased 0.08 percent in April of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Costa Rica averaged 1.02 percent from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.73 percent in July of 1982 and a record low of -1.70 percent in July of 1983. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Costa Rica Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Costa Rica was recorded at 0.89 percent in April of 2020. Inflation Rate in Costa Rica averaged 13.91 percent from 1977 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 108.89 percent in September of 1982 and a record low of -1.20 percent in November of 2015. In Costa Rica, the main components of the consumer price index are: Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (19 percent of the total weight); Transportation (18 percent) and Rent and Household Services (11 percent). Furniture and Household Equipment account for 9 percent; Restaurants and Hotels for 8.6 percent; Entertainment and Culture for 7 percent and Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 6 percent. Others include: Education (5.9 percent); Clothing and Footwear (5.8 percent); Health Care (5 percent); Communications (4 percent) and Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (1 percent). The national index has a base of 100 as of July 2006. The CPI reflects the prices and spending patterns registered in the 114 urban districts of the country. This page provides - Costa Rica Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Costa Rica decreased to 106.03 points in April from 106.50 points in March of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Costa Rica averaged 38.55 points from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 106.54 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 0.50 points in January of 1976. In Costa Rica, 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 - Costa Rica Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Costa Rica decreased to 111.37 points in April from 111.40 points in March of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Costa Rica averaged 86.49 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 111.43 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 49.12 points in July of 2006. This page provides - Costa Rica Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Costa Rica decreased to 104.16 points in April of 2020 from 105.60 points in March of 2020. CPI Transportation in Costa Rica averaged 92.31 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 108.51 points in November of 2018 and a record low of 64.82 points in October of 2006. This page provides - Costa Rica Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Minimum Wages in Costa Rica remained unchanged at 5376.28 points in April from 5376.28 points in March of 2020. Minimum Wages in Costa Rica averaged 1512.49 points from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5376.28 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 7.53 points in February of 1970. This page provides - Costa Rica Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Costa Rica stands at B+ with negative outlook. Moody's credit rating for Costa Rica was last set at B2 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Costa Rica was last reported at B with negative outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Costa Rica thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Costa Rica as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Costa Rica recorded 773 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Costa Rica reported 6 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Costa Rica Coronavirus Cases.

Costa Rica recorded 6 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Costa Rica reported 773 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Costa Rica Coronavirus Deaths.

Costa Rica recorded 461 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Costa Rica reported 6 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Costa Rica Coronavirus Recovered.

Producer Prices in Costa Rica increased to 115.89 points in April from 115.83 points in March of 2020. Producer Prices in Costa Rica averaged 178.75 points from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 373.75 points in June of 2014 and a record low of 56.31 points in January of 1995. In Costa Rica, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Costa Rica Producer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Costa Rica recorded a trade deficit of 125.80 USD Million in March of 2020. Balance of Trade in Costa Rica averaged -273.82 USD Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 139.55 USD Million in April of 1999 and a record low of -661.40 USD Million in October of 2012. Costa Rica's lack of mineral resources makes the country reliant on imports of fuels (11 percent of total imports). As a result, the country has been registering trade deficits since 1995. Costa Rica´s main exports are: electronic components and medical equipment. Costa Rica´s main trading partner is the United States (37 percent of total exports and 52 percent of imports). Others include: Panama, Guatemala, China and Mexico. This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Costa Rica stands at 26.33 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Costa Rica averaged 25.37 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 26.33 percent in 2016 and a record low of 14.50 percent in 2007. 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 Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population in Costa Rica was estimated at 5.1 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Costa Rica had a population of 1.3 million people. The population of Costa Rica represents 0.07 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 1474 people on the planet is a resident of Costa Rica. This page provides - Costa Rica Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Costa Rica increased to 4879641 CRC Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 4849231 CRC Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Costa Rica averaged 3006679.80 CRC Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4879641 CRC Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1521292 CRC Million in the first quarter of 1991. This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Consumer Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Terrorism Index in Costa Rica remained unchanged at 0 in 2018 from 0 in 2017. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Government Spending in Costa Rica increased to 1222848.20 CRC Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1208957.70 CRC Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Costa Rica averaged 855582.68 CRC Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1222848.20 CRC Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 579700.90 CRC Million in the first quarter of 1991. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Government Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The BCT Corp decreased 1054 points or 10.82% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Costa Rica. Historically, the Costa Rica Stock Market reached an all time high of 32599.60 in October of 2016. The Costa Rica Stock Market Index is a market capitalization weighted index. The members of the index are rebalanced every quarter according to the most actively traded stocks of the previous quarter.

Living Wage Individual in Costa Rica remained unchanged at 209000 CRC/Month in 2018 from 209000 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.

Leading Economic Index Costa Rica increased 3.40 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Costa Rica averaged 3.81 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14.80 percent in March of 1992 and a record low of -6.10 percent in February of 2009. The IMAE - Índice Mensual de Actividad Económica - estimates the activity of the different economic sectors in a given month, anticipating the future movements in GDP. This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Leading Economic Index YoY - 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 Costa Rica was worth 60 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Costa Rica represents 0.05 percent of the world economy. GDP in Costa Rica averaged 15.04 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 60.13 USD Billion in 2018 and a record low of 0.48 USD Billion in 1962. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides - Costa Rica GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Costa Rica increased to 63.40 percent in the first quarter of 2020 from 62.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Costa Rica averaged 60.97 percent from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 63.70 percent in the first quarter of 2012 and a record low of 56.80 percent in the second quarter of 2011. The labour force participation rate is the number of persons who are employed and unemployed but looking for a job divided by the total working-age population. This page provides - Costa Rica Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Costa Rica increased to 345490.17 CRC Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 344613.08 CRC Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Costa Rica averaged 263495.60 CRC Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 347349.82 CRC Million in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 155255.75 CRC Million in the first quarter of 1991. This page provides - Costa Rica Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Costa Rica increased to 8621.49 USD Million in the second quarter of 2020 from 8156.63 USD Million in the first quarter of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Costa Rica averaged 2686.04 USD Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8621.49 USD Million in the second quarter of 2020 and a record low of -1718.92 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. In Costa Rica, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Costa Rica Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Costa Rica is the 62 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Costa Rica averaged 57.46 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 68 in 2007 and a record low of 51 in 2015. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing 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. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables 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. This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Social Security Rate in Costa Rica stands at 36.67 percent. Social Security Rate in Costa Rica averaged 34.72 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 36.67 percent in 2018 and a record low of 23.75 percent in 2007. 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 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Costa Rica recorded a Current Account deficit of 863.87 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Current Account in Costa Rica averaged -361.03 USD Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 101.76 USD Million in the second quarter of 2009 and a record low of -998.53 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Current Account - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Revenues in Costa Rica decreased to 454164.60 CRC Million in January from 5356148.41 CRC Million in December of 2019. Government Revenues in Costa Rica averaged 1773673.89 CRC Million from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5356148.41 CRC Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 117111.90 CRC Million in January of 2006. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Costa Rica Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Costa Rica increased to 1259320.40 CRC Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1247052.30 CRC Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Costa Rica averaged 886479.60 CRC Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1362765.60 CRC Million in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of 319313.40 CRC Million in the second quarter of 1991. This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Gross Fixed Capital Formation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Costa Rica increased by 1090.80 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Costa Rica averaged 465.35 USD Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1187.30 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 82.60 USD Million in the third quarter of 2003. This page provides - Costa Rica Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Costa Rica increased to 0.98 USD/Liter in April from 0.95 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Costa Rica averaged 1.06 USD/Liter from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.57 USD/Liter in December of 2012 and a record low of 0.64 USD/Liter in December of 2002. This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Costa Rica recorded a Current Account deficit of 2.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Costa Rica averaged -5.12 percent from 1977 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -1.05 percent in 1991 and a record low of -15.59 percent in 1981. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Costa Rica Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Costa Rica decreased to 617831.30 CRC Million in January from 7880403.58 CRC Million in December of 2019. Fiscal Expenditure in Costa Rica averaged 2363565.33 CRC Million from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7880403.58 CRC Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 165441 CRC Million in January of 2006. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Costa Rica Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Costa Rica increased to 135.44 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 135.01 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Remittances in Costa Rica averaged 107.60 USD Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 172.97 USD Million in the third quarter of 2007 and a record low of 29.45 USD Million in the second quarter of 1999. In Costa Rica, Remittances refers to inflows of migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances). This page provides - Costa Rica Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Costa Rica increased by 152718.40 CRC Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Costa Rica averaged 13619.73 CRC Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 425553.70 CRC Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of -341866.10 CRC Million in the second quarter of 2009. In Costa Rica, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Costa Rica Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Costa Rica increased 0.89 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Costa Rica averaged 5.43 percent from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 27.74 percent in September of 2008 and a record low of -2.30 percent in November of 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Abbey Walsh, 25, and Hugh Thomas, also 25, were two months into a two-year world trip wit hthe beloved dog when they were stranded in the Central American country.

Former Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao scored the only goal of the game as Colombia beat Costa Rica in their Copa America warm-up match. He tapped in a cross from Juan Cuadrado.

A report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development revealed that Greece, Austria and Portugal have the most doctors per head among developed countries.

Paulina, 54, is currently spending several weeks in Costa Rica at a rental home, and on Monday, she shared a photo of herself in a bikini at the top of a waterfall.

Paulina was on vacation in Costa Rica but just arrived back in the US. She shared a throwback photo from the trip, showing herself in just underwear facing away from the camera.

Paulina shared the stunning photo on Thursday, which is day four of her self-imposed quarantine.

Honorary Consulate of India, San Jose
440-1000 San Jose,
Costa Rica
[Under jurisdiction of E/I Panama]

Telephone: 00-506-22882307 (M)
Fax: 00-506-22427205
E-Mail:sschachtel@gmail.com

Honorary Consul*
Mr. Samuel Schachtel

Daily tasks for the kids include housework like sweeping and cooking, and helping the younger ones with homework.