Costa Rica Forecast
Trend-model estimates (v0), generated from the historical series. Research only — labeled model output, not advice. Method: linear trend extrapolation of recent history; point estimates only, no confidence intervals. Model output, never observed data.
GDP
| GDP | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | 102.90 | 104.68 | 110.89 | USD Billion |
| GDP Annual Growth Rate | 4.56 | 5.86 | 6.37 | percent |
| GDP per Capita | 19970.10 | 20259.06 | 21401.47 | USD |
Government
| Government | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Net Lending/Borrowing | -0.51 | 0.45 | — | percent of GDP |
Labour
| Labour | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5.15 | 5.19 | 5.21 | Million |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.84 | 7.25 | 6.50 | percent |
Money
| Money | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Exchange Reserves | 17.09 | 16.50 | 17.85 | USD Billion |
| Lending Interest Rate | 6.88 | 6.36 | 6.03 | percent |
Prices
| Prices | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation Rate | -0.07 | 0.67 | 0.40 | percent |
Trade
| Trade | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account to GDP | -0.67 | -0.84 | -0.63 | percent of GDP |
| Exports | 39.98 | 41.46 | 44.43 | USD Billion |
| External Balance (Goods & Services) | 6.39 | 6.27 | 7.04 | USD Billion |
| Imports | 33.59 | 35.19 | 37.39 | USD Billion |