Costa Rica
- Author: Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
- Main Title: Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 2008-2009 , pp 167-172
- Publication Date: September 2011
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/8b81bd0d-en
- Language: English
Real GDP in Costa Rica grew by 2.6% compared with 7.8% in 2007. Per capita GDP was up 0.9%, well below the rate for prior years. Inflation ended the year at 13.9% (10.8% in 2007). The unemployment rate stood at 4.9%, following a reverse in the downward trend seen in recent years. The public-sector balance showed a small deficit, while the central government balance was slightly positive. The balance-of-payments current account deficit increased significantly from 6.3% of GDP in 2007 to 9% in 2008.
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ISBN (PDF):
9789210549127
Book DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18356/1659750f-en
Related Subject(s):
Economic and Social Development
Sustainable Development Goals:
Countries:
Costa Rica
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