External Debt in Costa Rica
In 2022, Costa Rica's external debt was 50.7% of GDP, compared to 38.4% of GDP ten years earlier. Over the last decade, external debt averaged 45.4% of GDP, which was below the Central America and Caribbean average of 50.3%. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Costa Rica External Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for Costa Rica from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Costa Rica External Debt Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 47.9 | 49.7 | 48.7 | 51.0 | 43.8 |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 30.8 | 30.9 | 31.6 | 35.3 | 37.9 |