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Costa Rica GDP per Capita PPP

GDP per capita based on PPP  NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD

$31,485 +$378 (+1.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #71 Global Peak $31,485 (2025) Source World Bank

Costa Rica GDP per Capita PPP (1980–2025)

Overview

Costa Rica's gdp per capita ppp stood at $31,485 in 2025, a rise of +$378 from 2024. The IMF projects $31,485 by 2025. Costa Rica ranked 71st globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP per Capita PPP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF $38,986 - -
2029* IMF $37,303 - -
2028* IMF $35,730 - -
2027* IMF $34,259 - -
2026* IMF $32,831 - -
2025* IMF $31,485 - -
2025 $31,485 +$378 #71
2024 $31,107 +$2,857 #77
2023 $28,909 +$2,750 #80
2022 $26,226 +$2,645 #80
2021 $23,853 +$2,159 #77
2020 $22,100 −$891 #75
2019 $23,340 +$2,118 #78
2018 $21,498 +$1,218 #79
2017 $20,499 +$1,149 #78
2016 $19,202 +$586 #78
2015 $17,525 −$486 #84
2014 $16,394 −$919 #86
2013 $15,232 −$1,590 #90
2012 $14,464 −$1,488 #91
2011 $13,614 −$1,549 #94
Show all years (1980-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 23.2% Rate 36.7% Gap +13.5pp Reserves YoY +16.9%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Costa Rica matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1995. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Costa Rica's gdp per capita ppp?

Costa Rica's gdp per capita ppp was $31,485 in 2025. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp per capita ppp in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $31,485 in 2025.

What was the lowest gdp per capita ppp in Costa Rica?

The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Costa Rica was $4,142 in 1982.

How does Costa Rica rank in gdp per capita ppp?

Costa Rica ranks 71st globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp per capita ppp?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp per capita ppp of Costa Rica in 2025?

Costa Rica's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $31,485 by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gdp per capita ppp of Costa Rica in 2025?

The gdp per capita ppp of Costa Rica in 2025 was $31,485. This ranks 71st in the world.

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