Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
28.28%−0.63% (-2.2%)
Year 2025Rank #66 GlobalPeak 31.89% (2020)Source World Bank
Costa Rica Government Spending (1973–2025)
Overview
Costa Rica's government spending stood at 28.28% in 2025, a decline of +0.63% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 28.28% by 2025. Costa Rica ranked 66th globally.
Costa Rica matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1995. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Costa Rica's government spending?▾
Costa Rica's government spending was 28.28% in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest government spending in Costa Rica?▾
Costa Rica's government spending peaked at 31.89% in 2020.
What was the lowest government spending in Costa Rica?▾
The lowest government spending in Costa Rica was 15.06% in 1974.
How does Costa Rica rank in government spending?▾
Costa Rica ranks 66th globally in government spending as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for government spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected government spending of Costa Rica in 2025?▾
Costa Rica's government spending is projected to reach 28.28% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the government spending of Costa Rica in 2025?▾
The government spending of Costa Rica in 2025 was 28.28%. This ranks 66th in the world.
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Costa Rica Government Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/government-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_costa-rica_government-spending,
title = {Costa Rica Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}