IKEA announced Tuesday that it has launched a hiring process as part of its plans to open stores in Costa Rica.

The Swedish multinational company specializes in the design and sale of ready-to-assemble furniture, household goods and related services.

Although IKEA has not yet disclosed where its Costa Rican stores will be located, the company said it is actively recruiting employees ahead of the planned launch.

As part of its expansion strategy, IKEA plans to broaden its regional operations in Costa Rica by adding new stores and service lines.

The company is seeking candidates for positions in logistics, human resources, operations, security and protection, marketing, information technology and cybersecurity, among other departments.

Interested applicants can apply through the company’s careers website.

In the United States, IKEA operates 52 stores. Globally, the company serves customers through more than 480 stores, e-commerce platforms and order pickup points across 63 markets. IKEA reports approximately 899 million annual store visits and 4.6 billion online visits worldwide.

Inter IKEA Systems B.V. has granted franchise rights for Costa Rica and Panama to Sarton Group. The company currently operates IKEA retail businesses in the Spanish Islands, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. The agreements are part of IKEA's broader expansion strategy in the Americas and will add retail operations in Costa Rica.

According to the company, IKEA offers approximately 12,000 products. During fiscal year 2024, more than $52 billion worth of IKEA products were sold worldwide.

In August 2025, IKEA announced plans to enter the Costa Rican market. Additional details regarding store locations and opening dates will be announced at a later time, according to the company.

IKEA joins a growing list of international companies investing in Costa Rica. Recently, Switchback Medical, a Minnesota-based medical device manufacturing company, announced plans to establish operations in the country.

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