Country Comparison
Costa RicavsNicaraguaUnemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
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Costa Rica
Nicaragua
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Costa Rica | Nicaragua | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest Value | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Latest Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| YoY Change | -1.3% | +1.2% |
| Record High | 16.4% (2020) | 8.2% (2009) |