The number of unemployed persons in Costa Rica increased to 164241 in the first quarter of 2026 from 147453 in the fourth quarter of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Costa Rica averaged 191961.35 from 1980 until 2026, 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 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
Wages 778529.10 773641.70 CRC/Month Feb 2026


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
164241.00 147453.00 551373.00 38708.00 1980 - 2026 Quarterly
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