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Costa Rica Unemployment
6.9%as of 2024
Costa Rica's unemployment stands at 6.9% as of 2024. The indicator has increased from null% in 2014 to 6.9% in 2024. Source: ILO / World Bank WDI.
Historical trend (2014–2024)
Unemployment — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | % | — |
| 2015 | 8.4% | — |
| 2016 | 8.1% | -0.3pp |
| 2017 | 7.7% | -0.4pp |
| 2018 | 9% | +1.3pp |
| 2019 | 10.8% | +1.8pp |
| 2020 | 16.4% | +5.6pp |
| 2021 | 15.1% | -1.3pp |
| 2022 | 11.3% | -3.8pp |
| 2023 | 8.3% | -3.0pp |
| 2024 | 6.9% | -1.4pp |
Source: ILO / World Bank WDI. Data retrieved from World Bank WDI and IMF WEO databases. Values represent official estimates; may be subject to revision.