Inflation Costa Rica 1977
Average inflation: 4.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 5.3%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.6%.
- Highest month
- December: 5.3%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.6%
- Difference
- 2.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.2%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.2% in 1977).
- 5-year average
- 4.2%
- 10-year average
- 4.2%
- All-time high (1977)
- 4.2%
- All-time low (1977)
- 4.2%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.2% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €104.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1977
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 3.2% |
| February | 2.6% |
| March | 3.6% |
| April | 4.3% |
| May | 4.5% |
| June | 4.9% |
| July | 4.6% |
| August | 3.8% |
| September | 4.2% |
| October | 4.7% |
| November | 4.6% |
| December | 5.3% |
| Average | 4.2% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.