Current inflation Costa Rica 0.3%
September 2026
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.3%, well below the ECB target.
Historical Context
Inflation is 1.1 percentage points lower than the 5-year average of 1.4%.
- 5-year average
- 1.4%
- 10-year average
- 1.5%
- All-time high (1982)
- 89.4%
- All-time low (2026)
- -1.2%
Trend
Over the period 2024-2026, inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2025, average inflation in 2026 through September has fallen by 1.1 percentage points.
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.7 percentage points below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for CRC 100 this year will cost approximately CRC 100.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Last 12 months
5-year trend
Statistics
- Average 2026 through September
- -1.2%
- Last year
- -0.1%
- 5-year average
- 1.4%
- All-time high (1982)
- 89.4%