Costa Rica Services Value Added
Services value added as % of GDP NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS
Costa Rica's services value added was 68.48% in 2025, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Costa Rica's services value added stood at 68.48% in 2025, a decline of +0.30% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 68.48% by 2025. Costa Rica ranked 38th globally.
Costa Rica's Services Value Added has experienced a notable fluctuation over the 66-year period, with the all-time peak reaching 69.20 in 2019 and the trough dipping to 49.34 in 1984. The country's performance has consistently ranked among the top 40 globally, with the latest figure standing at 68.48 in 2025, narrowly trailing Spain's 68.88 and closely following New Zealand's 69.12. Despite this, Costa Rica's services sector has demonstrated resilience, driven by a diverse range of industries such as tourism, finance, and logistics. The sector's value added has grown steadily since its trough in 1984, with a notable acceleration in growth during the 2010s. As Costa Rica continues to develop its services sector, a shift towards higher-value services, such as technology and knowledge-intensive industries, could further propel the country's economic growth and solidify its position among the top services economies globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 68.88% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 68.68% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 68.48% | - | - |
| 2025 | 68.48% | −0.30% | #38 |
| 2024 | 68.78% | +0.79% | #148 |
| 2023 | 67.99% | +0.71% | #157 |
| 2022 | 67.28% | +0.20% | #156 |
| 2021 | 67.08% | −1.15% | #158 |
| 2020 | 68.23% | −0.97% | #158 |
| 2019 | 69.20% | +0.53% | #164 |
| 2018 | 68.67% | +0.33% | #165 |
| 2017 | 68.34% | +0.89% | #162 |
| 2016 | 67.46% | +0.16% | #158 |
| 2015 | 67.30% | +0.90% | #162 |
| 2014 | 66.40% | +0.83% | #156 |
| 2013 | 65.57% | +1.28% | #152 |
| 2012 | 64.29% | +1.10% | #145 |
| 2011 | 63.18% | +1.27% | #140 |
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 services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica's services value added was 68.48% in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Costa Rica's services value added peaked at 69.20% in 2019.
The lowest services value added in Costa Rica was 49.34% in 1984.
Costa Rica ranks 38th globally in services value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Costa Rica's services value added is projected to reach 68.48% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The services value added of Costa Rica in 2025 was 68.48%. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_costa-rica_services-value-added,
title = {Costa Rica Services Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/services-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}