The number of employed persons in Costa Rica increased to 2182916 in the second quarter of 2026 from 2155040 in the first quarter of 2026. Employed Persons in Costa Rica averaged 2059306.11 from 2010 until 2026, 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 2182916.00 2155040.00 Jun 2026
Employment Rate 50.80 50.30 percent Jun 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 54.60 54.10 percent Jun 2026
Minimum Wages 6332.77 6332.77 points Aug 2026
Population 5.19 5.16 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 163690.00 164241.00 Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate 7.00 7.10 percent Jun 2026


Costa Rica Employed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2182916.00 2155040.00 2255397.00 1745257.00 2010 - 2026 Quarterly