Unemployment in Costa Rica reached 24% in the April-June quarter, the highest on record, as the country continues to suffer the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pandemic could widen economic gender gap, IMF warns

The Tico Times - July 21, 2020

The health crisis will lead to a 4.9 percent contraction in global GDP, affecting women more than men.

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Unemployment in Costa Rica reaches 20.1%, the highest in its history, in midst of pandemic

Alejandro Zúñiga - July 16, 2020

Unemployment in Costa Rica reached 20.1% from March to May 2020, marking the highest-recorded level of that economic indicator, the official statistical agency announced Thursday.

Costa Rica

Unemployment in Costa Rica reaches 15.7%, the highest in its history

The Tico Times - June 19, 2020

Unemployment in Costa Rica reached 15.7% from February to April 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Costa Rica

Unemployment in Costa Rica was rising even before coronavirus crisis

The Tico Times - May 8, 2020

President Carlos Alvarado has pointed to unemployment as the main concern of his government, and the figures remain high.

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Costa Rica registers inflation of 0.29% in February

The Tico Times - March 6, 2020

The accumulated inflation over the last 12 months reached 1.79%, below the target of 3% set by the Central Bank for this year.

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