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Costa Rica unemployment falls but remains at historic levels
Costa Rica's unemployment rate has gradually fallen, but it still remains far above the pre-pandemic levels.
Unemployment and underemployment rates remain high in Costa Rica
Unemployment in Costa Rica was 21.9% in the August-October quarter.
Costa Rica registers first signs of economic recovery since start of pandemic, Finance Ministry says
Costa Rica's economy began to show signs of recovery, its first since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Unemployment in Costa Rica at 22% as pandemic effects continue
Unemployment in Costa Rica reached 22% in the July-September quarter, slightly lower than the previous period but still severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
Unemployment in Costa Rica at 23.2% as pandemic effects continue
Unemployment in Costa Rica reached 23.2% in the June-August quarter.
Unemployment in Costa Rica continues climbing to record highs
Unemployment in Costa Rica reached 24.4% in the moving quarter from May to July, the highest ever recorded in the country
Unemployment in Costa Rica reaches 24%, the highest in its history
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.
Pandemic could widen economic gender gap, IMF warns
The health crisis will lead to a 4.9 percent contraction in global GDP, affecting women more than men.
Unemployment in Costa Rica reaches 20.1%, the highest in its history, in midst of pandemic
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.
Unemployment in Costa Rica reaches 15.7%, the highest in its history
Unemployment in Costa Rica reached 15.7% from February to April 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic.