Costa Rica: Savings, percent of GDP

The latest value from 2025 is 13.59 percent, a decline from 13.81 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 23.38 percent, based on data from 72 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 1977 to 2025 is 15.42 percent. The minimum value, 11.64 percent, was reached in 1979 while the maximum of 23.29 percent was recorded in 1986. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The savings in Costa Rica and other countries is calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP.

Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.