Costa Rica registers an interannual inflation of -2.73% in February 2026
Costa Rica registered an interannual inflation of -2.73% in February 2026, confirming the negative trend the indicator has maintained in recent years, far below the Central Bank's target.
TL;DR
- Costa Rica recorded a year-on-year inflation of -2.73% in February 2026.
- This figure confirms a negative inflation trend maintained over recent years.
- The current inflation is significantly below the Central Bank's target range of 2% to 4%.
- In February alone, 39% of goods and services decreased in price, 45% increased, and 16% remained unchanged.
- Key items contributing to the negative inflation include gasoline, eggs, new cars, and rice.
- Costa Rica ended 2025 with a negative inflation of -1.23%.
- Both the OECD and the Central Bank project a return to the target inflation range by 2027.