The number of employed persons in Costa Rica increased to 2206569 in the third quarter of 2025 from 2153487 in the second quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Costa Rica averaged 2053674.79 from 2010 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 2255397.00 in the third quarter of 2024 and a record low of 1745257.00 in the second quarter of 2020. source: Central Bank of Costa Rica



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Employed Persons 2206569.00 2153487.00 Sep 2025
Employment Rate 51.70 50.66 percent Sep 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 54.90 54.70 percent Sep 2025
Minimum Wages 6225.77 6225.77 points Dec 2025
Population 5.16 5.13 Million Dec 2024
Unemployed Persons 134460.00 172591.00 Sep 2025
Unemployment Rate 5.70 7.40 percent Sep 2025


Costa Rica Employed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2206569.00 2153487.00 2255397.00 1745257.00 2010 - 2025 Quarterly