Other taxes in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Other taxes was 6.4% in 2019. ▬ Flat

Latest (2019)
6.4%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
42nd
of 190 countries
All-time high
6.6%
in 2005
All-time low
6.4%
in 2013
Years of data
15
2005–2019

Other taxes in Costa Rica, 2005–2019

02462005201220192005: 6.6 % of profits2006: 6.6 % of profits2007: 6.6 % of profits2008: 6.6 % of profits2009: 6.6 % of profits2010: 6.6 % of profits2011: 6.6 % of profits2012: 6.6 % of profits2013: 6.4 % of profits2014: 6.4 % of profits2015: 6.4 % of profits2016: 6.4 % of profits2017: 6.4 % of profits2018: 6.4 % of profits2019: 6.4 % of profits

Source: World Bank. Measured in % of profits.

Analysis

Costa Rica recorded 6.4% for other taxes in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.

The figure is down 3.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other taxes in Costa Rica peaked at 6.6% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 6.4%, in 2013.

That places Costa Rica 42nd out of 190 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.

Other taxes in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for Other taxes (% of profits) in Costa Rica, 2005 to 2019.
Year % of profits Change
2005 6.6%
2006 6.6% +0.0%
2007 6.6% +0.0%
2008 6.6% +0.0%
2009 6.6% +0.0%
2010 6.6% +0.0%
2011 6.6% +0.0%
2012 6.6% +0.0%
2013 6.4% -3.0%
2014 6.4% +0.0%
2015 6.4% +0.0%
2016 6.4% +0.0%
2017 6.4% +0.0%
2018 6.4% +0.0%
2019 6.4% +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.6% 6.6% 6.6% 5
2010s 6.5% 6.4% 6.6% 10

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  1. 39 Haiti 7.5% compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is other taxes in Costa Rica?
Other taxes in Costa Rica was 6.4% in 2019, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest other taxes recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 6.6% in 2005.
What is the lowest other taxes recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 6.4% in 2013.
How does Costa Rica rank for other taxes?
Costa Rica ranks 42nd out of 190 countries with data for 2019.
Is other taxes rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Other taxes (% of profits). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other taxes (% of profits)
Unit
% of profits
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
190 places, 2,789 data points, 2005–2019
Last refreshed

The other taxes measures all other taxes and fees that are borne by the business in the second year of operation, expressed as a share of commercial pro?t. This includes property taxes, turnover taxes and other taxes (such as municipal fees and vehicle taxes).