The number of unemployed persons in Costa Rica increased to 147453 in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 134460 in the third quarter of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Costa Rica averaged 192262.66 from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 551373.00 in the second quarter of 2020 and a record low of 38708.00 in the fourth quarter of 1989. source: Central Bank of Costa Rica



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 2183473.00 2206569.00 Dec 2025
Employment Rate 51.70 50.66 percent Sep 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
Wages 777774.70 803793.40 CRC/Month Nov 2025


Costa Rica Unemployed Persons
In Costa Rica, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
147453.00 134460.00 551373.00 38708.00 1980 - 2025 Quarterly
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