Costa Rica — Unemployment, Total (% of Total Labor Force)

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Statistical Overview
Year Unemployment, Total (% of Total Labor Force) YoY Change YoY % Change
2024 7.85 - -
2023 8.32 -0.48 -6.08%
2022 11.32 -3.00 -36.04%
2021 15.14 -3.81 -33.68%
2020 16.43 -1.29 -8.54%
Key Metrics

Max: 16.43 (2020)

Min: 3.93 (1992)

Key Economic Figures

Population
5,212,173
2023 • 5.212173M
GDP (Nominal)
$86.50B
2023 • $16,595 per capita
Area
51,100 km²
2022 • 51,100 km²