India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · COSTA RICA
India & Costa Rica
ITEC PARTNERINDIA-CELACTECH HUBBIODIVERSITY
India and Costa Rica have maintained diplomatic relations since 1973, with a relationship that has grown in political warmth, trade, and technical cooperation. Costa Rica is Central America's most developed economy, known for its stable democracy, biodiversity, ecotourism, and growing technology sector. India's engagement draws on Costa Rica's interest in Indian pharmaceuticals, IT services, and technical training, while India is interested in Costa Rica's biodiversity knowledge and its position as a technology and business process hub in the Americas.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Costa Rica actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Approximate figures. India exports pharmaceuticals and machinery; Costa Rica exports medical devices, coffee, and tropical agricultural products.
~$300mn
Total bilateral trade in goods
~$230mn
India exports to country
~$70mn
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.3bnin 2023 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1973, in 5 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India-Costa Rica relations are in positive growth trajectory, driven by pharmaceutical trade, Indian IT company presence, and alignment on multilateral issues. Costa Rica's biodiversity leadership and technology sector create natural complementarities with India. Cultural ties through yoga and ITEC training add a people-to-people dimension.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalSan José
Population5 million
RegionAmericas
Diplomatic tiesSince 1973
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