Costa Rica's Financial Deficit Reached 0.6% of GDP in the First Two Months of 2026
Costa Rica recorded a financial deficit of 0.6% of GDP in the first two months of 2026, showing a slight improvement compared to the previous year, driven by revenue growth and a sustained primary surplus.
TL;DR
- Costa Rica's financial deficit in the first two months of 2026 was 0.6% of GDP.
- This represents a 0.2% improvement compared to the same period in 2025.
- A primary surplus of 0.2% of GDP was recorded, the fifth consecutive year of such a surplus.
- Total debt stood at 58.3% of GDP in early 2026, down from 60.4% at the end of 2025.