What is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Costa Rica?

Gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Costa Rica was 802.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).

What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Costa Rica?

The highest recorded value was 802.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.

What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Costa Rica?

The lowest recorded value was 94.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 1970.

How does Costa Rica rank for gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre?

Costa Rica ranks 12th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Costa Rica?

Over the last ten years it is up 39.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Costa Rica data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Costa Rica

Name: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Costa Rica
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Costa Rica: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre was 802.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

802.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre

Change on year

up 5.1%

World rank

12th

of 211 countries

All-time high

802.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre

in 2023

All-time low

94.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2023

GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Costa Rica, 1970–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Costa Rica is 802.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.

That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and up 39.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Costa Rica peaked at 802.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 94.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1970.

That places Costa Rica 12th out of 211 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Costa Rica, 1970 to 2023.
Year	constant LCU per square kilometre	Change
1970	94.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre	—
1971	100.58 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.8%
1972	108.80 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.2%
1973	117.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.7%
1974	123.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.5%
1975	126.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.1%
1976	133.25 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.5%
1977	145.12 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.9%
1978	154.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.3%
1979	161.83 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.9%
1980	163.05 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+0.8%
1981	159.36 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-2.3%
1982	147.75 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-7.3%
1983	151.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.9%
1984	164.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.0%
1985	165.36 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+0.7%
1986	174.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.5%
1987	182.83 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.8%
1988	189.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.4%
1989	199.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.7%
1990	206.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.6%
1991	211.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.3%
1992	231.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+9.2%
1993	247.48 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.1%
1994	258.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.5%
1995	269.41 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.2%
1996	273.05 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+1.4%
1997	288.00 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.5%
1998	308.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.2%
1999	321.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.2%
2000	334.05 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.9%
2001	345.72 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.5%
2002	357.53 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.4%
2003	372.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.3%
2004	389.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.4%
2005	404.95 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.0%
2006	434.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.3%
2007	470.33 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.2%
2008	492.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.7%
2009	488.31 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-0.9%
2010	514.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.4%
2011	537.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.4%
2012	563.37 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.9%
2013	577.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.5%
2014	597.88 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.5%
2015	619.71 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.7%
2016	645.76 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.2%
2017	672.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.2%
2018	690.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.6%
2019	706.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.4%
2020	676.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre	-4.3%
2021	730.39 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.9%
2022	763.63 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.6%
2023	802.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.1%

Costa Rica compared with similar countries

Costa Rica's 802.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 78.6× the median. (83 countries reporting)
Costa Rica's 802.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9.41 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 85.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	126.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre	94.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre	161.83 million constant LCU per square kilometre	10
1980s	169.80 million constant LCU per square kilometre	147.75 million constant LCU per square kilometre	199.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre	10
1990s	261.64 million constant LCU per square kilometre	206.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre	321.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2000s	409.06 million constant LCU per square kilometre	334.05 million constant LCU per square kilometre	492.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2010s	612.55 million constant LCU per square kilometre	514.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre	706.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2020s	743.34 million constant LCU per square kilometre	676.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre	802.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre	4

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

9 Japan 1.56 billion constant LCU per square kilometre compare
10 Colombia 882.91 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
11 Cambodia 812.26 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
13 Singapore 749.75 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
14 Uganda 719.09 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
15 Laos 620.57 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 211 places →

More population data for Costa Rica

Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.9965 % change on previous year (2100)
Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.2884 % change on previous year (2050)
Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.9965 % change on previous year (2100)
Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6681 % change on previous year (2100)
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,703 Persons (2050)
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5224 Percent per annum (2030)
Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7399 % change on previous year (2100)
World population growth -1.0% (2100)
Population density 73.96 people per km² (2100)
Number of children under 5, by world region 123,827 people (2100)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Costa Rica?: Gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Costa Rica was 802.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Costa Rica?: The highest recorded value was 802.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Costa Rica?: The lowest recorded value was 94.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 1970.
How does Costa Rica rank for gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre?: Costa Rica ranks 12th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Costa Rica?: Over the last ten years it is up 39.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Costa Rica data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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GDP (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

GDP (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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GDP UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Indicator: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre
Unit: constant LCU per square kilometre
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 211 places, 9,737 data points, 1970–2023
Last refreshed: 30 August 2026

GDP (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.