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Costa Rica
This information comes from the assessment conducted in country for the Costa Rica report, which was published in January 2005.
Costa Rica has a rich heritage of stable, democratic institutions, along with a modern ethos of investor friendliness. Its legal framework in most areas (with some notable exceptions) is adequate, and the country sets an important example for the region in trade promotion and support of competition among businesses.
| Key Development Data & Statistics |
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Latest Data |
| External debt stocks (% of GNI) |
2007 |
30.8 |
| GDP (current US$) (billions) |
2007 |
26.3 |
| GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$) |
2007 |
5,520 |
| Population, total (millions) |
2007 |
4.5 |
| Population growth (annual %) |
2007 |
1.4 |
| Exports (current US$) (billions) |
2007 |
9.68 |
| Imports (current US$) (billions) |
2007 |
15.37 |
Top Exports: bananas, pineapples, coffee
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Top Imports: raw materials, consumer goods, capital equipment
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Source: World Bank Group 2009, CIA World Factbook 2009
For additional economic indicators, please visit the World Bank's "Private Sector at a Glance."
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