Costa Rica FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Costa Rica's fdi outflows was 0.78% in 2025, ranked 66th globally. This represents a 120.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Costa Rica's fdi outflows stood at 0.78% in 2025, a rise of +0.43% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.78% by 2025. Costa Rica ranked 66th globally.
Costa Rica's foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows have demonstrated a relatively stable trend over the past five decades, with a notable peak in 2012 when the country's outflows reached 1.89. This marked a significant increase from the trough of -0.04 in 1976, indicating a substantial shift in Costa Rica's investment behavior. In comparison, peer countries such as Equatorial Guinea and the European Union have also shown varying levels of FDI outflows, with Equatorial Guinea's outflows surpassing Costa Rica's at 0.83. As of 2025, Costa Rica's FDI outflows stand at 0.78, a value tied with the European Union. While this stability may suggest a moderate investment strategy, a potential increase in global trade tensions or shifts in regional economic policies could alter the trajectory of Costa Rica's FDI outflows, potentially leading to a decline or a significant reorientation of the country's investment priorities.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.72% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.75% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.78% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.78% | +0.43% | #66 |
| 2024 | 0.35% | −0.79% | #79 |
| 2023 | 1.14% | −0.30% | #121 |
| 2022 | 1.44% | +0.76% | #123 |
| 2021 | 0.69% | −0.05% | #105 |
| 2020 | 0.74% | +0.70% | #124 |
| 2019 | 0.04% | −0.89% | #45 |
| 2018 | 0.93% | +0.48% | #125 |
| 2017 | 0.45% | −0.39% | #91 |
| 2016 | 0.84% | +0.10% | #106 |
| 2015 | 0.73% | −0.08% | #101 |
| 2014 | 0.82% | −0.76% | #103 |
| 2013 | 1.58% | −0.31% | #121 |
| 2012 | 1.89% | +0.94% | #130 |
| 2011 | 0.95% | +0.10% | #112 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Costa Rica matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1995. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica's fdi outflows was 0.78% in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 120.4% increase from the previous year.
Costa Rica's fdi outflows peaked at 1.89% in 2012.
The lowest fdi outflows in Costa Rica was -0.04% in 1976.
Costa Rica ranks 66th globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Costa Rica's fdi outflows is projected to reach 0.78% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Costa Rica in 2025 was 0.78%. This ranks 66th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_costa-rica_fdi-outflows,
title = {Costa Rica FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}