Costa Rica Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
Costa Rica's consumer price index was 149.80 in 2025, ranked 110th globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Costa Rica's consumer price index stood at 149.80 in 2025, a rise of +6.70 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 149.80 by 2025. Costa Rica ranked 110th globally.
Costa Rica's Consumer Price Index (CPI) has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 66 years, with a notable peak of 149.80 in 2025, surpassing that of Belgium, its closest ranked peer. This value represents the highest CPI in Costa Rican history, a stark contrast to the all-time low of 0.25 in 1960. The CPI has thus increased by approximately 599,200% since the beginning of data collection in 1960. This substantial growth is likely linked to economic expansion, rising living standards, and global market trends. The latest CPI value in 2025 indicates a high level of inflation in Costa Rica, ranking it 110th globally. A potential change in the trajectory of Costa Rica's inflation rate could be influenced by a shift in global commodity prices, particularly oil, which has historically had a significant impact on the country's CPI. If global energy prices were to decrease significantly, it could lead to a moderation in inflation, potentially altering the country's CPI trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 157.47 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 153.64 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 149.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 149.80 | +6.70 | #110 |
| 2024 | 143.10 | −0.59 | #63 |
| 2023 | 143.70 | +0.75 | #78 |
| 2022 | 142.94 | +10.92 | #90 |
| 2021 | 132.02 | +2.24 | #90 |
| 2020 | 129.78 | +0.93 | #93 |
| 2019 | 128.85 | +2.65 | #95 |
| 2018 | 126.20 | +2.74 | #96 |
| 2017 | 123.46 | +1.98 | #99 |
| 2016 | 121.48 | −0.02 | #107 |
| 2015 | 121.50 | +0.97 | #114 |
| 2014 | 120.54 | +5.21 | #120 |
| 2013 | 115.33 | +5.73 | #119 |
| 2012 | 109.59 | +4.71 | #107 |
| 2011 | 104.88 | +4.88 | #98 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Costa Rica matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1995. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica's consumer price index was 149.80 in 2025. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from the previous year.
Costa Rica's consumer price index peaked at 149.80 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in Costa Rica was 0.25 in 1960.
Costa Rica ranks 110th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
Costa Rica's consumer price index is projected to reach 149.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of Costa Rica in 2025 was 149.80. This ranks 110th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_costa-rica_consumer-price-index,
title = {Costa Rica Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}