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type: Region
title: Costa Rica
resource: https://zota.com/region/latam/costa-rica/
timestamp: 2026-03-09T13:49:22+00:00
---

# Costa Rica

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Main industries

Tourism, Agriculture, and Manufacturing

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Main imports

Refined Petroleum, Broadcasting Equipment, Medical Instruments, Packaged Medicaments, and Cars

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Main exports

Medical Instruments, Bananas, Tropical Fruits, Integrated Circuits, and Orthopedic Appliances

### GDP stats

$12,472.4

Per capita (USD)

7.6%

Growth annually

76

World ranking

Internet usage

83%

Smartphone usage

65%

Credit/debit card usage

53%

Population transacting electronically

59%

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Total volume of digital payments projected to reach

$2,863.00M (USD)

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