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Costa Rica Gross Savings

Gross savings as % of GDP  NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS

12.70% −2.04% (-13.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #134 Global Peak 23.29% (1986) Source World Bank

Costa Rica Gross Savings (1977–2025)

Overview

Costa Rica's gross savings stood at 12.70% in 2025, a decline of +2.04% from 2024. The IMF projects 12.70% by 2025. Costa Rica ranked 134th globally.

Data & projection

Year Gross Savings YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 13.71% - -
2029* IMF 13.38% - -
2028* IMF 12.95% - -
2027* IMF 12.63% - -
2026* IMF 12.32% - -
2025* IMF 12.70% - -
2025 12.70% −2.04% #134
2024 14.74% +0.91% #130
2023 14.31% −0.11% #143
2022 13.95% −1.46% #153
2021 14.53% −0.59% #147
2020 14.88% +0.01% #142
2019 13.89% −1.49% #157
2018 14.38% −0.06% #150
2017 14.24% −2.51% #150
2016 15.88% +0.43% #135
2015 14.62% +0.12% #137
2014 13.50% −1.32% #142
2013 13.83% −0.91% #138
2012 13.84% −0.91% #135
2011 13.80% −2.81% #143
Show all years (1977-2025)
* 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 gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Costa Rica's gross savings?

Costa Rica's gross savings was 12.70% in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 13.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gross savings in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica's gross savings peaked at 23.29% in 1986.

What was the lowest gross savings in Costa Rica?

The lowest gross savings in Costa Rica was 11.64% in 1979.

How does Costa Rica rank in gross savings?

Costa Rica ranks 134th globally in gross savings as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gross savings?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gross savings of Costa Rica in 2025?

Costa Rica's gross savings is projected to reach 12.70% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gross savings of Costa Rica in 2025?

The gross savings of Costa Rica in 2025 was 12.70%. This ranks 134th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_costa-rica_gross-savings, title = {Costa Rica Gross Savings}, url = {https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/gross-savings}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }