Inflation Costa Rica 1978
Average inflation: 6.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 6.0%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 8.2%. The lowest inflation was in April at 4.5%.
- Highest month
- December: 8.2%
- Lowest month
- April: 4.5%
- Difference
- 3.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.9% higher than the 5-year average of 5.1%. This approaches the highest level since records began (6.0% in 1978).
- 5-year average
- 5.1%
- 10-year average
- 5.1%
- All-time high (1978)
- 6%
- All-time low (1977)
- 4.2%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1977, inflation has risen by +1.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- December: +2.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 4.0% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €106.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1978
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1977 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6% | +2.4 |
| February | 5.2% | +2.6 |
| March | 4.6% | +1.0 |
| April | 4.5% | +0.2 |
| May | 5.7% | +1.2 |
| June | 5.6% | +0.7 |
| July | 5.6% | +1.0 |
| August | 5.4% | +1.6 |
| September | 6.9% | +2.7 |
| October | 7.3% | +2.6 |
| November | 7.3% | +2.7 |
| December | 8.2% | +2.9 |
| Average | 6.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.