Costa Rica: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 1900.25 billion Costa Rican Colon as of Q1 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 2005.35 billion Costa Rican Colon. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from Q1 1991 to Q1 2026 is 764.48 billion Costa Rican Colon. The minimum of 23.48 billion Costa Rican Colon was recorded in Q1 1991, while the maximum of 2005.35 billion Costa Rican Colon was reached in Q4 2025.
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- Measure: billion Costa Rican Colon
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | Costa Rica: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 1900.25 |
| 2025 Q4 | 2005.35 |
| 2025 Q3 | 1719.24 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1691.78 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1843.12 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1951.43 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1667.83 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1639.81 |
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Definition: Total spending by all levels of government but excluding public enterprises.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 14.01 | 2025 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 14.42 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Government expenditure | 1,900.25 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Tax revenue | 13.46 | 2024 | percent |
| Commercial tax rate | 58.30 | 2019 | percent |
| Tax preparation time | 151 | 2019 | hours |
| Taxes on goods and services | 25.63 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 3.96 | 2024 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 15.31 | 2024 | percent |
| Foreign aid | 144.59 | 2023 | million U.S. dollars |