Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth was 69.59 US dollar in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
69.59 US dollar
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
77th
of 162 countries
All-time high
70.48 US dollar
in 2016
All-time low
53.07 US dollar
in 2004
Years of data
19
2000–2018

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Costa Rica, 2000–2018

0204060802000200920182000: 57.1 US dollar2001: 56.4 US dollar2002: 54.6 US dollar2003: 53.2 US dollar2004: 53.1 US dollar2005: 53.9 US dollar2006: 54.5 US dollar2007: 56.5 US dollar2008: 59.6 US dollar2009: 60.5 US dollar2010: 63.1 US dollar2011: 64 US dollar2012: 65 US dollar2013: 66 US dollar2014: 68.5 US dollar2015: 68.9 US dollar2016: 70.5 US dollar2017: 70.3 US dollar2018: 69.6 US dollar

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

In 2018, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Costa Rica stood at 69.59 US dollar.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 16.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Costa Rica peaked at 70.48 US dollar in 2016 and was at its lowest, 53.07 US dollar, in 2004.

That places Costa Rica 77th out of 162 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital in Costa Rica, 2000 to 2018.
Year US dollar Change
2000 57.07 US dollar
2001 56.43 US dollar -1.1%
2002 54.63 US dollar -3.2%
2003 53.19 US dollar -2.6%
2004 53.07 US dollar -0.2%
2005 53.93 US dollar +1.6%
2006 54.49 US dollar +1.0%
2007 56.55 US dollar +3.8%
2008 59.55 US dollar +5.3%
2009 60.5 US dollar +1.6%
2010 63.07 US dollar +4.2%
2011 63.97 US dollar +1.4%
2012 64.97 US dollar +1.6%
2013 65.99 US dollar +1.6%
2014 68.47 US dollar +3.8%
2015 68.94 US dollar +0.7%
2016 70.48 US dollar +2.2%
2017 70.34 US dollar -0.2%
2018 69.59 US dollar -1.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 55.94 US dollar 53.07 US dollar 60.5 US dollar 10
2010s 67.31 US dollar 63.07 US dollar 70.48 US dollar 9

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 74 Chad 75.47 US dollar compare
  2. 75 Malawi 74.24 US dollar compare
  3. 76 Gabon 69.8 US dollar compare
  4. 78 Denmark 68.69 US dollar compare
  5. 79 Guatemala 68.09 US dollar compare
  6. 80 Yemen 65.92 US dollar compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Costa Rica?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Costa Rica was 69.59 US dollar in 2018, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 70.48 US dollar in 2016.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 53.07 US dollar in 2004.
How does Costa Rica rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth?
Costa Rica ranks 77th out of 162 countries with data for 2018.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is up 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital
Unit
US dollar
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
236 places, 4,437 data points, 2000–2018
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 29 shows estimates of total national wealth, taking into account produced capital, human capital, and natural resources. These estimates were calculated in the World Bank publication The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021.