Costa Rica GDP PPP
GDP converted to international dollars using PPP rates NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.CD
Costa Rica's gdp ppp was $169.2B in 2025, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Costa Rica's gdp ppp stood at $169.2B in 2025, a rise of +$9.6B from 2024. The IMF projects $169.2B by 2025. Costa Rica ranked 83rd globally.
Costa Rica’s GDP measured in purchasing‑power‑parity terms expanded from a low of 9,608,000,000.00 in 1980 to an all‑time peak of 169,154,000,000.00 in 2025, positioning the nation at rank 83 globally. Over the 46‑year span the economy grew more than seventeenfold, reflecting sustained diversification beyond traditional agricultural exports toward services, high‑technology manufacturing and ecotourism. This trajectory mirrors that of peers such as Lithuania, whose 2025 PPP GDP stood at 165,234,000,000.00, and exceeds the comparable figure for Cameroon of 173,034,000,000.00, underscoring Costa Rica’s relative success in attracting foreign direct investment and maintaining political stability. Nevertheless, the growth rate has moderated in recent years as external shocks, including commodity price volatility and climate‑related disruptions, have tempered expansion. Continued investment in renewable energy and digital infrastructure will be crucial to sustain the upward trend, while any deterioration in global trade conditions could reverse the current momentum.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $218.9B | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $207.6B | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $197.1B | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $187.4B | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $178.0B | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $169.2B | - | - |
| 2025 | $169.2B | +$9.6B | #83 |
| 2024 | $159.6B | +$10.5B | #111 |
| 2023 | $147.6B | +$10.8B | #113 |
| 2022 | $133.3B | +$11.1B | #114 |
| 2021 | $120.7B | +$9.4B | #114 |
| 2020 | $111.3B | −$5.4B | #115 |
| 2019 | $116.7B | +$10.1B | #118 |
| 2018 | $106.6B | +$5.9B | #117 |
| 2017 | $100.7B | +$5.7B | #116 |
| 2016 | $93.5B | +$3.2B | #117 |
| 2015 | $84.4B | −$1.9B | #116 |
| 2014 | $78.2B | −$3.8B | #113 |
| 2013 | $71.8B | −$6.8B | #110 |
| 2012 | $67.5B | −$6.1B | #110 |
| 2011 | $62.8B | −$6.3B | #109 |
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 gdp ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica's gdp ppp was $169.2B in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from the previous year.
Costa Rica's gdp ppp peaked at $169.2B in 2025.
The lowest gdp ppp in Costa Rica was $9.6B in 1980.
Costa Rica ranks 83rd globally in gdp ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Costa Rica's gdp ppp is projected to reach $169.2B by 2025 based on IMF projection.
Costa Rica's gdp ppp was approximately 169.15 billion ($169.2B) in 2025.
The gdp ppp of Costa Rica in 2025 was $169.2B. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_costa-rica_gdp-ppp,
title = {Costa Rica GDP PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/gdp-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}