This statistic shows the distribution of the gross domestic product (GDP) across economic sectors in Costa Rica from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, agriculture contributed around 3.8 percent to the GDP of Costa Rica, 20.46 percent came from the industry and 67.99 percent from the services sector.

Industrial Production in Costa Rica increased 4.70 percent in September of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Industrial Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Costa Rica was worth 95.35 billion US dollars in 2024, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of Costa Rica represents 0.09 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides - Costa Rica GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The statistic shows the distribution of employment in Costa Rica by economic sector from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, 13.41 percent of the employees in Costa Rica were active in the agricultural sector, 20.21 percent in industry and 66.38 percent in the services sector.

The Costa Rica Tourism Market Report is Segmented by Origin (Domestic, International), Type (Accommodation Services, Travel Services), Purpose (Leisure, Business, Visiting Friends & Relatives, Religious, MICE, Other Purposes), and Geography (North America, South America, Europe, APAC, Middle East & Africa). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Monthly and long-term Costa Rica Industrial Production (ann. var. %) data: historical series and analyst forecasts curated by FocusEconomics.

Full Year GDP Growth in Costa Rica increased to 5.10 percent in 2023 from 4.60 percent in 2022. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Costa Rica Full Year GDP Growth.

Industry (including construction), value added (% of GDP) in Costa Rica was reported at 19.71 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Costa Rica - Industry, value added (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Costa Rica: Industry value added, billion USD: The latest value from 2024 is 18.79 billion U.S. dollars, an increase from 17.7 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 168.28 billion U.S. dollars, based on data from 150 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 1960 to 2024 is 4.37 billion U.S. dollars. The minimum value, 0.1 billion U.S. dollars, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 18.79 billion U.S. dollars was recorded in 2024.

Costa Rica Foreign Direct Investment Income: Outward: Total: Manufacturing data was reported at 79.050 USD mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 79.683 USD mn for 2022. Costa Rica Foreign Direct Investment Income: Outward: Total: Manufacturing data is updated yearly, averaging 70.378 USD mn from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2023, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.228 USD mn in 2020 and a record low of 51.304 USD mn in 2018. Costa Rica Foreign Direct Investment Income: Outward: Total: Manufacturing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.OECD.FDI: Foreign Direct Investment Income: by Industry: OECD Member: Annual. Reverse investment: Netting of reverse investment in equity (when a direct investment enterprise acquires less than 10% equity ownership in its parent) and reverse investment in debt (when a direct investment enterprise extends a loan to its parent) is applied in the recording of total inward and outward FDI transactions and positionsTreatment of debt FDI transactions and positions between fellow enterprises: directional basis according to the residency of the ultimate controlling parent (extended directional principle). Resident Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) do not exist or are not significant and are recorded as zero in the FDI database. Valuation method used for listed inward and outward equity positions: Book value. Valuation method used for unlisted inward and outward equity positions: Book value. Valuation method used for inward and outward debt positions: Book value. .; FDI statistics are available by geographic allocation, vis-à-vis single partner countries worldwide and geographical and economic zones aggregates. Partner country allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Geographic allocation of inward and outward FDI transactions and positions is according to the immediate counterparty. Intercompany debt between related financial intermediaries, including permanent debt, are excluded from FDI transactions and positions. Direct investment relationships are identified according to a partial application of the criteria of the Framework for Direct Investment Relationships (FDIR) method. Debt between fellow enterprises are covered. Non-profit institutions serving households are not covered as direct investors. FDI statistics are available by industry sectors according to ISIC4 classification. Industry sector allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Inward and outward FDI transactions and positions are allocated to the activity of the resident direct investment enterprise/direct investor. Outward FDI transactions and positions are allocated according to the activity of the resident direct investor. Statistical unit: Enterprise.

The gross national income in the 'Economic Measures' segment of the macroeconomic indicators market in Costa Rica was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total **** billion U.S. dollars (****** percent). After the seventh consecutive increasing year, the indicator is estimated to reach ****** billion U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the gross national income of the 'Economic Measures' segment of the macroeconomic indicators market was continuously increasing over the past years.Find more key insights for the gross national income in countries like Bolivia, Guyana, and Colombia.. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

In 2023, the share of value added by the manufacturing industry to the gross domestic product in Costa Rica amounted to ***** percent. Between 1970 and 2023, the figure dropped by **** percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Costa Rica experienced a serious decline in the contribution of the tourism sector to its gross domestic product (GDP) due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In 2021, however, this indicator showed a slight recovery to six percent of the total country's economy.

Costa Rica CR: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 20.206 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 18.969 % for 2022. Costa Rica CR: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 21.653 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.325 % in 1991 and a record low of 16.318 % in 2013. Costa Rica CR: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).;International Labour Organization. “ILO modelled estimates database” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Costa Rica Aerospace Industry: Export Market Share data was reported at 0.005 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.002 % for 2019. Costa Rica Aerospace Industry: Export Market Share data is updated yearly, averaging 0.006 % from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2020, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.032 % in 2008 and a record low of 0.000 % in 1996. Costa Rica Aerospace Industry: Export Market Share data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.OECD.MSTI: Trade Statistics: OECD Member: Annual.

MSTI indicators on GBARD do not currently cover Costa Rica. Therefore, OECD totals include Costa Rica for all indicators except those on GBARD.

The number of people employed in Costa Rica's telecommunications industry has decreased steadily in recent years. In 2023, the sector employed around *** thousand people, a slight decrease from over ****** recorded in 2022. Additionally, the telecommunications revenue has recently grown in the Central American country, following a long period of decrease.

Graph and download economic data for Production: Industry: Total Industry Including Construction for Costa Rica (CRIPRINTO02IXOBSAQ) from Q1 1991 to Q3 2023 about Costa Rica, construction, and production.

Costa Rica Pharmaceutical Industry: Export Market Share data was reported at 0.048 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.049 % for 2019. Costa Rica Pharmaceutical Industry: Export Market Share data is updated yearly, averaging 0.067 % from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2020, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.130 % in 2000 and a record low of 0.044 % in 2006. Costa Rica Pharmaceutical Industry: Export Market Share data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.OECD.MSTI: Trade Statistics: OECD Member: Annual.

MSTI indicators on GBARD do not currently cover Costa Rica. Therefore, OECD totals include Costa Rica for all indicators except those on GBARD.

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Costa Rica Tourism Market Size 2025-2029

The tourism market in Costa Rica size is forecast to increase by USD 2.04 billion at a CAGR of 8% between 2024 and 2029.

The market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, with increasing tourist arrivals from the global market. The country's focus on ecotourism and sustainability has instilled a sense of responsibility among travelers, leading to a rise in adventure sports such as hiking, scuba diving, and adventure travel. However, challenges persist, including high costs and price sensitivity among travelers. Furthermore, travel difficulties due to electrical transmission lines and other infrastructure projects can hinder the growth of the hotel industry. Sustainable tourism is a key focus in Costa Rica, with a growing number of travelers opting for eco-friendly accommodations and activities. As the adventure travel market continues to evolve, Costa Rica remains a top destination for those seeking unique and thrilling experiences. To stay competitive, industry players must adapt to these trends and challenges, ensuring they offer value-added services and sustainable practices that cater to the evolving needs of the modern traveler.

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The tourism market continues to evolve, with experiential tours emerging as a popular trend among tourists and excursionists alike. This form of travel allows visitors to immerse themselves in local cultures and histories, creating memorable experiences that extend beyond traditional sightseeing. Hotels play a significant role in the tourism industry, catering to both residents and non-residents. Luxury hotels, in particular, have gained popularity among middle-class travelers seeking comfort and exclusivity. Luxury travelers are drawn to the country's territorial hotels, which provide world-class amenities, unparalleled service, and IoT-enabled features for enhanced convenience and personalized experiences. Transportation infrastructure, including trains, ships, planes, and even territorial hotels, plays a crucial role in facilitating global inbound tourism.
The digital transformation has revolutionized the industry, with travelers relying on online platforms to research and book their trips. Hotel chains have responded by investing in technology to enhance the guest experience and streamline operations. Adventure tourism, fueled by a desire for thrill and excitement, is another segment of the tourism market that continues to gain traction. From extreme sports to cultural immersion, adventure travel offers unique experiences that cater to diverse interests. Sustainable travel and digital transformation are two key trends shaping the future of the tourism industry. Climate change and terrorism pose significant challenges, requiring innovative solutions to mitigate their impact on travel and tourism. The industry must adapt to these changing dynamics to remain competitive and meet the evolving needs of travelers.

How is this market segmented and which is the largest segment?

The market research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD million' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

Type

  International
  Domestic


Service

  Sun and beach
  Adventure
  Others


Distribution Channel

  Offline
  Online


Geography

  Costa Rica

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The international segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

Costa Rica, situated in Central America, has gained significant international recognition as a tourism destination due to its abundant natural beauty and commitment to sustainable ecotourism. The country's diverse landscapes, including numerous national parks, rainforests, and pristine beaches, attract adventure seekers, nature lovers, and beachgoers alike. Key drivers of the Costa Rican tourism market include its rich biodiversity, with over 500,000 species, and unique experiences such as hiking through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, exploring the Arenal Volcano, and relaxing on Manuel Antonio beaches. Travelers can book their trips through various channels, including travel agencies, tour operators, online booking sites, and conventional travel agents.

Further, chronic diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, have led to an increasing demand for medical tourism, with Costa Rica's advanced healthcare facilities and affordable prices making it an attractive option. The tourism industry in Costa Rica continues to grow, providing opportunities for businesses and creating jobs, while maintaining a focus on sustainability and preserving the country's natural resources.

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Costa Rica Foreign Direct Investment Income: Outward: Total: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing data was reported at 0.000 USD mn in 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 USD mn for 2022. Costa Rica Foreign Direct Investment Income: Outward: Total: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 USD mn from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2023, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 USD mn in 2023 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2023. Costa Rica Foreign Direct Investment Income: Outward: Total: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.OECD.FDI: Foreign Direct Investment Income: by Industry: OECD Member: Annual. Reverse investment: Netting of reverse investment in equity (when a direct investment enterprise acquires less than 10% equity ownership in its parent) and reverse investment in debt (when a direct investment enterprise extends a loan to its parent) is applied in the recording of total inward and outward FDI transactions and positionsTreatment of debt FDI transactions and positions between fellow enterprises: directional basis according to the residency of the ultimate controlling parent (extended directional principle). Resident Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) do not exist or are not significant and are recorded as zero in the FDI database. Valuation method used for listed inward and outward equity positions: Book value. Valuation method used for unlisted inward and outward equity positions: Book value. Valuation method used for inward and outward debt positions: Book value. .; FDI statistics are available by geographic allocation, vis-à-vis single partner countries worldwide and geographical and economic zones aggregates. Partner country allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Geographic allocation of inward and outward FDI transactions and positions is according to the immediate counterparty. Intercompany debt between related financial intermediaries, including permanent debt, are excluded from FDI transactions and positions. Direct investment relationships are identified according to a partial application of the criteria of the Framework for Direct Investment Relationships (FDIR) method. Debt between fellow enterprises are covered. Non-profit institutions serving households are not covered as direct investors. FDI statistics are available by industry sectors according to ISIC4 classification. Industry sector allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Inward and outward FDI transactions and positions are allocated to the activity of the resident direct investment enterprise/direct investor. Outward FDI transactions and positions are allocated according to the activity of the resident direct investor. Statistical unit: Enterprise.