Costa Rica CR: Expenditure: % of GDP

1973 - 2021 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Costa Rica CR: Expenditure: % of GDP data was reported at 30.062 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 32.253 % for 2020. Costa Rica CR: Expenditure: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 22.491 % from Dec 1973 to 2021, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.253 % in 2020 and a record low of 15.058 % in 1974. Costa Rica CR: Expenditure: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends.;International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, and World Bank and OECD GDP estimates.;Weighted average;

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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
30.062 2021 32.253 2020 15.058 1974 32.253 2020 % yearly 1973 - 2021

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National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 30,858.330 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 16,115.070 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 3.243 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (CRC bn) 11,254.490 2028 yearly 1990 - 2028
Forecast: Government Net Debt (CRC bn) 36,463.600 2028 yearly 1996 - 2028
Forecast: Government Revenue (CRC bn) 9,954.810 2028 yearly 1990 - 2028
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 5.535 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 9.000 2026 yearly 1980 - 2026
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 3.000 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -1.864 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028

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