The number of employed persons in Costa Rica decreased to 2155040 in the first quarter of 2026 from 2183473 in the fourth quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Costa Rica averaged 2057344.05 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 2155040.00 2183473.00 Mar 2026
Employment Rate 50.30 51.10 percent Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 54.10 54.50 percent Mar 2026
Minimum Wages 6332.77 6332.77 points Apr 2026
Population 5.19 5.16 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 164241.00 147453.00 Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 7.10 6.30 percent Mar 2026


Costa Rica Employed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2155040.00 2183473.00 2255397.00 1745257.00 2010 - 2026 Quarterly