Costa Rica: Information and communication inflation
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The most recent value is -0.82 percent as of June 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of -0.96 percent. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from December 2021 to June 2026 is -1.54 percent. The minimum of -8.19 percent was recorded in September 2025, while the maximum of 6 percent was reached in June 2024.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | Costa Rica: Information and communication inflation |
|---|---|
| 2026  Jun | -0.82 |
| 2026  May | -0.96 |
| 2026  Apr | -0.75 |
| 2026  Mar | -0.64 |
| 2026  Feb | -0.78 |
| 2026  Jan | -1.04 |
| 2025  Dec | -1.11 |
| 2025  Nov | -1.53 |
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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.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | -0.1 | 2025 | percent |
| USD exchange rate | 454.4102 | 7/2026 | 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 | -3.73 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 1.47 | 6/2026 | 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 |
| Private credit in local currency | 12,638.46 | 3/2026 | billion local currency units |
| Private credit in foreign currency | 7,482.44 | 3/2026 | billion local currency units |