Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets was 337.22 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Costa Rica, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Costa Rica is 337.22 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 65.8% on the previous year and down 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Costa Rica peaked at 986.87 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 23.89 million, in 2019.
Costa Rica ranks 71st of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 149.60 million | — |
| 2006 | 218.94 million | +46.4% |
| 2007 | 429.62 million | +96.2% |
| 2008 | 196.61 million | -54.2% |
| 2009 | 274.30 million | +39.5% |
| 2010 | 317.71 million | +15.8% |
| 2011 | 405.05 million | +27.5% |
| 2012 | 893.56 million | +120.6% |
| 2013 | 803.93 million | -10.0% |
| 2014 | 424.41 million | -47.2% |
| 2015 | 414.21 million | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 493.40 million | +19.1% |
| 2017 | 272.81 million | -44.7% |
| 2018 | 580.75 million | +112.9% |
| 2019 | 23.89 million | -95.9% |
| 2020 | 458.74 million | +1820.3% |
| 2021 | 446.62 million | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 613.35 million | +37.3% |
| 2023 | 986.87 million | +60.9% |
| 2024 | 337.22 million | -65.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 253.81 million | 149.60 million | 429.62 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 462.97 million | 23.89 million | 893.56 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 568.56 million | 337.22 million | 986.87 million | 5 |
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More financial sector data for Costa Rica
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 18.96 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 13.85 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 18.96 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Costa Rica?
- Direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Costa Rica was 337.22 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 986.87 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.89 million in 2019.
- How does Costa Rica rank for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- Costa Rica ranks 71st out of 191 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.