Costa Rica: Una economía en crecimiento con el reto de encontrar la sostenibilidad fiscal
La economía de Costa Rica mantiene un crecimiento sólido tras la pandemia y ha mejorado su perfil ante calificadoras internacionales, pero enfrenta el desafío de sostener sus avances fiscales, reducir pobreza y desempleo, y sortear un contexto externo marcado por aranceles y desaceleración
TL;DR
- Costa Rica's economy projected to grow around 4.2% in 2025, following 4.3% in 2024.
- Fiscal situation has improved, but adherence to fiscal rule and containment of public spending are crucial for sustainability.
- Aspirants to the presidency may review fiscal rules and unfreeze public sector and pension salary increases.
- Economic slowdown predicted for 2026 (3.5%) and 2027 (3.4%).
- US tariffs pose a 10% tax on various Costa Rican exports.
- US investigation into medical device export tariffs could increase rates in 2026, impacting a key export sector.
- Costa Rican exports reached a record $22.855 billion in 2025, growing 14% from 2024.
- Tourism grew by only 1% in 2025.
- Poverty decreased from 18.3% to 15.5% between 2024 and 2025.
- Unemployment rate stood at 6.6%.
- Inflation was negative at -1.23% in 2025, remaining below the Central Bank's target range.