Costa Rica—GDP, PPP (Intl $)
Costa Rica's GDP (PPP) was $184.98B in 2026, ranking #85 out of 192 countries. This represents a +5.3% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was $184.98B (2026) and the lowest was $36.38B (2000). The IMF WEO projects $240.92B by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | $240.92B | +5.3% |
| 2030 | $228.74B | +5.4% |
| 2029 | $217.10B | +5.4% |
| 2028 | $206.07B | +5.3% |
| 2027 | $195.78B | +5.8% |
| 2026 | $184.98B | +6.5% |
| 2025 | $173.64B | +7.5% |
| 2024 | $161.49B | +6.7% |
| 2023 | $151.40B | +8.7% |
| 2022 | $139.32B | +13.0% |
| 2021 | $123.33B | +10.1% |
| 2020 | $111.99B | -4.5% |
| 2019 | $117.30B | +9.8% |
| 2018 | $106.83B | +6.1% |
| 2017 | $100.72B | +6.0% |
| 2016 | $95.00B | +5.2% |
| 2015 | $90.30B | +4.6% |
| 2014 | $86.32B | +5.3% |
| 2013 | $81.94B | +4.2% |
| 2012 | $78.61B | +6.8% |
| 2011 | $73.58B | +6.6% |
| 2010 | $69.05B | +6.6% |
| 2009 | $64.75B | -0.3% |
| 2008 | $64.92B | +6.8% |
| 2007 | $60.81B | +11.1% |
| 2006 | $54.71B | +10.6% |
| 2005 | $49.45B | +7.2% |
| 2004 | $46.12B | +7.2% |
| 2003 | $43.01B | +6.4% |
| 2002 | $40.43B | +5.0% |
| 2001 | $38.49B | +5.8% |
| 2000 | $36.38B |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | $184.98B | +6.5% |
| 2027Forecast | $195.78B | +5.8% |
| 2028Forecast | $206.07B | +5.3% |
| 2029Forecast | $217.10B | +5.4% |
| 2030Forecast | $228.74B | +5.4% |
| 2031Forecast | $240.92B | +5.3% |
Top Countries — GDP, PPP (Intl $)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $44.30T | 2026 |
| 2 | United States | $32.38T | 2026 |
| 3 | India | $18.90T | 2026 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | $7.53T | 2026 |
| 5 | Japan | $7.26T | 2026 |
| 6 | Germany | $6.41T | 2026 |
| 7 | Indonesia | $5.45T | 2026 |
| 8 | Brazil | $5.23T | 2026 |
| 9 | France | $4.73T | 2026 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | $4.72T | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP). Adjusts GDP to account for price differences across countries, providing a more accurate comparison of economic size and living standards.
Methodology
Uses PPP exchange rates from the International Comparison Program (ICP) to convert GDP to a common currency. PPP rates equalize the purchasing power of different currencies by accounting for the cost of a standard basket of goods.
Unit
Current international dollars