Public finances in Costa Rica

The pattern of public expenditure and revenue in Costa Rica is typical of a middle income country. According to the CIA World Factbook, in 2012, central government revenue was US$6.949 billion, while expenditure was $8.937 billion.[1] In recent years, expenditure has grown faster than income, producing deficits.

  1. ^ "Costa Rica". The World Factbook. CIA. Retrieved 22 February 2013.