The number of employed persons in Costa Rica decreased to 2183473 in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 2206569 in the third quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Costa Rica averaged 2055768.31 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



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 2183473.00 2206569.00 Dec 2025
Employment Rate 51.10 51.70 percent Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 54.50 54.90 percent Dec 2025
Minimum Wages 6228.01 6225.77 points Jan 2026
Population 5.16 5.13 Million Dec 2024
Unemployed Persons 147453.00 134460.00 Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 6.30 5.70 percent Dec 2025


Costa Rica Employed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2183473.00 2206569.00 2255397.00 1745257.00 2010 - 2025 Quarterly