Costa Rica: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 8.53 percent as of Q2 2024, an increase compared to the previous value of 7.82 percent. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from Q3 2010 to Q2 2024 is 11.1 percent. The minimum of 7.3 percent was recorded in Q4 2023, while the maximum of 24.01 percent was reached in Q2 2020.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Central Bank of Costa Rica
| Recent values | Costa Rica: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2024 Q2 | 8.53 |
| 2024 Q1 | 7.82 |
| 2023 Q4 | 7.3 |
| 2023 Q3 | 8.08 |
| 2023 Q2 | 9.58 |
| 2023 Q1 | 10.6 |
| 2022 Q4 | 11.67 |
| 2022 Q3 | 11.95 |
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Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 2.41 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 8.30 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 10.43 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 7.29 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 24.74 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 57.59 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 39.07 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 44.75 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 70.57 | 2023 | percent |
| Self-employment | 27.37 | 2022 | percent |
| Informal employment | 36.60 | 2020 | percent |
| Employment | 2.16 | Q2/2024 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 8.53 | Q2/2024 | percent |