Costa Rica CR: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment

2010 - 2019 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Costa Rica CR: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data was reported at 36.850 % in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 36.030 % for 2018. Costa Rica CR: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 35.905 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2019, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.390 % in 2015 and a record low of 32.760 % in 2011. Costa Rica CR: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment in the informal economy as a percentage of total non-agricultural employment. It basically includes all jobs in unregistered and/or small-scale private unincorporated enterprises that produce goods or services meant for sale or barter. Self-employed street vendors, taxi drivers and home-base workers, regardless of size, are all considered enterprises. However, agricultural and related activities, households producing goods exclusively for their own use (e.g. subsistence farming, domestic housework, care work, and employment of paid domestic workers), and volunteer services rendered to the community are excluded.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 20, 2020.; ; Harmonized series

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What was Costa Rica's Costa Rica CR: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment in 2019?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
36.850 2019 36.030 2018 32.760 2011 37.390 2015 % yearly 2010 - 2019

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Costa Rica Key Series

National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 30,858.330 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 16,115.070 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 3.243 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (CRC bn) 11,444.353 2029 yearly 1990 - 2029
Forecast: Government Net Debt (CRC bn) 37,664.967 2029 yearly 1996 - 2029
Forecast: Government Revenue (CRC bn) 10,206.173 2029 yearly 1990 - 2029
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 5.535 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 9.000 2026 yearly 1980 - 2026
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 3.000 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -1.809 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029

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