Costa Rica Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Costa Rica's government revenue was 14.74% in 2025, ranked 170th globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Costa Rica's government revenue stood at 14.74% in 2025, a decline of +0.35% from 2024. The IMF projects 14.74% by 2025. Costa Rica ranked 170th globally.
Costa Rica's government revenue has demonstrated a relatively stable trajectory over the past 36 years, with the latest available data indicating a revenue to GDP ratio of 14.74% in 2025. This value represents a slight decline from the peak of 16.38% in 2022, but significantly exceeds the all-time trough of 11.59% recorded in 1991. Notably, Costa Rica's revenue performance closely aligns with that of peer country Cameroon, which ranked 15th globally in 2025 with a revenue to GDP ratio of 15.04%. The stable nature of Costa Rica's revenue is a positive indicator of the country's fiscal management, particularly in comparison to countries with more turbulent economic histories. However, a decline in government revenue as a percentage of GDP could be anticipated if Costa Rica were to experience a significant economic downturn or if the government were to implement tax reforms that reduce the revenue base.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 14.69% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 14.69% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 14.70% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 14.71% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 14.71% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 14.74% | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.74% | −0.35% | #170 |
| 2024 | 15.09% | −0.18% | #170 |
| 2023 | 15.26% | −1.12% | #167 |
| 2022 | 16.38% | +0.70% | #159 |
| 2021 | 15.69% | +1.78% | #159 |
| 2020 | 13.91% | −1.09% | #172 |
| 2019 | 15.00% | +1.77% | #167 |
| 2018 | 13.24% | −0.04% | #177 |
| 2017 | 13.28% | −0.38% | #177 |
| 2016 | 13.66% | +0.43% | #171 |
| 2015 | 13.24% | +0.29% | #176 |
| 2014 | 12.95% | −0.33% | #180 |
| 2013 | 13.27% | +0.15% | #174 |
| 2012 | 13.13% | −0.14% | #179 |
| 2011 | 13.27% | +0.18% | #174 |
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 government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica's government revenue was 14.74% in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from the previous year.
Costa Rica's government revenue peaked at 16.38% in 2022.
The lowest government revenue in Costa Rica was 11.59% in 1991.
Costa Rica ranks 170th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Costa Rica's government revenue is projected to reach 14.74% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Costa Rica in 2025 was 14.74%. This ranks 170th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_costa-rica_government-revenue,
title = {Costa Rica Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}