Costa Rica is the strongest economy in Central America. Contributing factors include a stable government, strong educational system, growing exports and telecommunications markets. Tourism is also a driving force in the Costa Rica economy.

Costa Rica Economy Statistics:

GDP (2007):
$26.23 billion.
Inflation (2007):
10.81%.
True growth rate (2007):
7.3%.
Per capita income (2006):
$5,100.
Unemployment rate (2007):
4.6%.
Costa Rica Currency:
Costa Rica Colon (CRC).
Primary natural resources:
Hydroelectric power, forest products, fisheries products. 
Agriculture (8.7% of GDP): 
Products--bananas, pineapples, coffee, beef, sugar, rice, dairy products, vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants.
Industry (28.9% of GDP): 
Types--electronic components, food processing, textiles and apparel, construction materials, fertilizer, medical equipment.
Commerce, tourism, and services (62.4% of GDP):
Hotels, restaurants, tourist services, banks, and insurance.
Trade (2006 est.):
Exports--$8.198 billion: integrated circuits, medical equipment, bananas, pineapples, coffee, melons, ornamental plants, sugar, textiles, electronic components, medical equipment. 
Primary markets:--U.S. 38.6%, China 6.8%, Hong Kong 6.4%, Netherlands 6.1%, Guatemala 4.0%. 
Imports--$11.576 billion: raw materials, consumer goods, capital equipment, petroleum.  Major suppliers--U.S. 39.3%, Japan 5.1%, Venezuela 5.0%, Mexico 5.2%, China 4.8%, Ireland 4.5%, Brazil 3.4%.