Costa Rica: Information and communication inflation
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The most recent value is 3.7 percent as of September 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of -1.67 percent. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from January 1996 to September 2026 is 3.15 percent. The minimum of -8.19 percent was recorded in September 2025, while the maximum of 32.12 percent was reached in January 1996.
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- Definition: Percent change in the inflation for information and communication compared to the same month last year. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is defined as all technical means used to handle information and aid communication. This encompasses both computer and network hardware (e.g., computers, wireless networks, and cell phones) and their respective software. It includes six primary economic activities: 1.Software publishing 2.Telecommunications 3.Computer programming and consultancy 4.Data processing, hosting, web portals 5.Repair of computers and communication equipment 6.Wholesale of information and communication equipment.
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | Costa Rica: Information and communication inflation |
|---|---|
| 2026 Sep | 3.7 |
| 2026 Aug | -1.67 |
| 2026 Jul | -1.56 |
| 2026 Jun | -0.82 |
| 2026 May | -0.96 |
| 2026 Apr | -0.75 |
| 2026 Mar | -0.64 |
| 2026 Feb | -0.78 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | -0.1 | 2025 | percent |
| USD exchange rate | 451.3729 | 9/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 16,031.05 | 5/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 99.4198 | 8/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | -0.11 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | -0.17 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Food and beverages inflation | -1.95 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | -1.08 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Energy price inflation | 1.58 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 3.01 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Services inflation | 1.98 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | 3.70 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 0.73 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 1.11 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 2.23 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | -3.21 | 9/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 3.27 | 9/2026 | 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 |