Costa Rica: Inflation, annual
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The most recent value is -0.32 percent as of June 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of -0.97 percent. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from January 1977 to June 2026 is 12.37 percent. The minimum of -3.28 percent was recorded in August 2023, while the maximum of 108.89 percent was reached in September 1982.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: Percent change in the CPI from the same month last year.
- Source: Central Bank of Costa Rica
| Recent values | Costa Rica: Inflation, annual percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | -0.32 |
| 2026 May | -0.97 |
| 2026 Apr | -1.64 |
| 2026 Mar | -2.1 |
| 2026 Feb | -2.73 |
| 2026 Jan | -2.53 |
| 2025 Dec | -1.23 |
| 2025 Nov | -0.38 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | -0.1 | 2025 | percent |
| USD exchange rate | 452.2120 | 8/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 16,031.05 | 5/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 109.1200 | 6/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.70 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | -0.32 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Food and beverages inflation | -3.35 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 0.34 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Energy price inflation | 3.69 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 4.32 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Services inflation | 1.98 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | -0.82 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 1.10 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 1.80 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 2.75 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | -2.29 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 2.82 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 25,133.78 | 2/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 11,929.50 | 2/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 13,204.28 | 2/2025 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 5.86 | 3/2025 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 7.61 | 3/2025 | percent |