Fiscal Balance in Costa Rica
The fiscal balance of Costa Rica averaged -5.5% of GDP in the decade to 2022, above the Pacific average of -3.7% of GDP. The fiscal balance in Costa Rica was -2.5% of GDP in 2022. For more fiscal balance information, visit our dedicated page.
Costa Rica Fiscal Balance Chart
Costa Rica Fiscal Balance Data
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | -6.7 | -8.0 | -5.0 | -2.5 | -3.3 |
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