The number of unemployed persons in Costa Rica decreased to 163690 in the second quarter of 2026 from 164241 in the first quarter of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Costa Rica averaged 191660.60 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 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
Wages 784142.40 822699.50 CRC/Month Jun 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
163690.00 164241.00 551373.00 38708.00 1980 - 2026 Quarterly
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