Liabilities, Liabilities to Central Government (OFCS) in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Liabilities, Liabilities to Central Government (OFCS) was 46.89 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
46.89 billion
Change on year
up 9.3%
World rank
13th
of 65 countries
All-time high
54.02 billion
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 2005
Years of data
21
2005–2025

Liabilities, Liabilities to Central Government (OFCS) in Costa Rica, 2005–2025

020.0B40.0B60.0B2005201520252005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02009: 02010: 6.6B2011: 11.3B2012: 17.2B2013: 27.2B2014: 18.4B2015: 22.5B2016: 21.4B2017: 28.6B2018: 23.9B2019: 24.0B2020: 40.3B2021: 54.0B2022: 35.8B2023: 30.7B2024: 42.9B2025: 46.9B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for liabilities, liabilities to central government (ofcs) in Costa Rica is 46.89 billion, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 9.3% on the previous year and up 108.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, liabilities, liabilities to central government (ofcs) in Costa Rica peaked at 54.02 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2005.

That places Costa Rica 13th out of 65 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Liabilities, Liabilities to Central Government (OFCS) in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for Liabilities, Liabilities to Central Government (OFCS) (Domestic currency) in Costa Rica, 2005 to 2025.
Year Value Change
2005 0
2006 0
2007 0
2008 0
2009 0
2010 6.65 billion
2011 11.26 billion +69.5%
2012 17.22 billion +52.9%
2013 27.18 billion +57.9%
2014 18.44 billion -32.1%
2015 22.46 billion +21.8%
2016 21.41 billion -4.7%
2017 28.62 billion +33.6%
2018 23.87 billion -16.6%
2019 23.98 billion +0.5%
2020 40.26 billion +67.9%
2021 54.02 billion +34.2%
2022 35.80 billion -33.7%
2023 30.68 billion -14.3%
2024 42.90 billion +39.8%
2025 46.89 billion +9.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 0 0 5
2010s 20.11 billion 6.65 billion 28.62 billion 10
2020s 41.76 billion 30.68 billion 54.02 billion 6

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 10 Indonesia 125.00 billion compare
  2. 11 Burundi 51.27 billion compare
  3. 12 Angola 48.68 billion compare
  4. 14 Philippines 19.96 billion compare
  5. 15 Thailand 13.31 billion compare
  6. 16 Cambodia 10.54 billion compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is liabilities, liabilities to central government (ofcs) in Costa Rica?
Liabilities, liabilities to central government (ofcs) in Costa Rica was 46.89 billion in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest liabilities, liabilities to central government (ofcs) recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 54.02 billion in 2021.
What is the lowest liabilities, liabilities to central government (ofcs) recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2005.
How does Costa Rica rank for liabilities, liabilities to central government (ofcs)?
Costa Rica ranks 13th out of 65 countries with data for 2025.
Is liabilities, liabilities to central government (ofcs) rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is up 108.8%. 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 Liabilities, Liabilities to Central Government (OFCS) (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Liabilities, Liabilities to Central Government (OFCS) (Domestic currency)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
65 places, 1,127 data points, 2001–2025
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