External Debt in Costa Rica
In 2022, Costa Rica's external debt was 50.7% of GDP, compared to 38.4% of GDP ten years earlier. Over the last decade, external debt averaged 45.4% of GDP, which was below the Central America and Caribbean average of 50.3%. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Costa Rica External Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for Costa Rica from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Costa Rica External Debt Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 49.8 | 48.9 | 50.8 | 44.4 | - |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 31.0 | 31.7 | 35.1 | 38.4 | - |