Inflation Costa Rica 2014
Average inflation: 4.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.5%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 5.9%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.7%.
- Highest month
- November: 5.9%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.7%
- Difference
- 3.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Communication with an average of 24.4%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -1.2%.
- Highest increase
- Communication: 24.4%
- Lowest increase
- Clothing and footwear: -1.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 5.0%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (4.5% in 2014).
- 5-year average
- 5%
- 10-year average
- 8.1%
- All-time high (1995)
- 23.2%
- All-time low (2014)
- 4.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2013, the difference is minimal (-0.7 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -3.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.5% 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 €104.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2014
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1% | -2.6 |
| February | 2.7% | -3.8 |
| March | 3.3% | -2.9 |
| April | 3.7% | -2.6 |
| May | 4.2% | -1.1 |
| June | 4.6% | -0.5 |
| July | 5.2% | -0.6 |
| August | 5.5% | +0.2 |
| September | 5.2% | -0.2 |
| October | 5.7% | +1.6 |
| November | 5.9% | +2.5 |
| December | 5.1% | +1.4 |
| Average | 4.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.