Latest reading: Inflation came in at 3.3% in June, down from May’s 3.5%. June’s result represented the weakest inflation rate...
Inflation in Costa Rica
Consumer price inflation in Costa Rica averaged 2.0% in the ten years to 2024, in line with the Central America and Caribbean regional average of 3.2%. The 2024 average figure was -0.4%. For more information on inflation, visit our dedicated page.
Costa Rica Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Costa Rica from 2024 to 2016.
Source: Macrobond.
Costa Rica Inflation Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 0.7 | 1.7 | 8.3 | 0.5 | -0.4 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 0.9 | 3.3 | 7.9 | -1.8 | 0.8 |
| Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 2.7 | 13.9 | 8.1 | -5.7 | -1.1 |
Consumer prices drop for second month straight in June
Latest reading: Consumer prices fell 0.2% year-on-year in June after declining 0.1% in May. June's result marked the largest fall in consumer prices since October 2024, and was primarily driven by a steeper decline in prices for transportation. Moreover, price pressures for housing and utilities softened. Meanwhile, annual average inflation remained at May's 0.3% in June. Lastly, consumer prices increased 0.04% in June over the previous month, swinging from May's 0.40% fall. June's figure was the highest reading since January.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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