Key economic indicators of Costa Rica

Economy

Inflation5.60 % (2013)4.50 % (2012)4.90 % (2011)

Unemployment7.90 % (2013)7.80 % (2012)6.50 % (2011)

GDP growth rate3.50 % (2013)5.10 % (2012)4.20 % (2011)

GDP per Capita (PPP)12,900 $ (2013)12,500 $ (2012)12,100 $ (2011)

Demographics

Total Population4.76 Million (2014)4.70 Million (2013)4.64 Million (2012)

Population Growth1.24 % (2014)1.27 % (2013)1.29 % (2012)

Logistics Performance

Logistics performance index: Overall2.75 1=low to 5=high (2012)2.91 1=low to 5=high (2010)2.55 1=low to 5=high (2007)

Debt, Current Account Balance and Budget Deficit

Public debt (Percentage of GDP)55.0 % of GDP (2013)51.9 % of GDP (2012)44.9 % of GDP (2011)

Current Account Balance (Total)-2.67 Billion $ (2013)-2.34 Billion $ (2012)-2.20 Billion $ (2011)

External Debt (Total)15.1 Billion $ (2013)13.8 Billion $ (2012)10.8 Billion $ (2011)