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Costa Rica GDP Deflator

Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator  NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG

0.70% +0.66pp (+1,393.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #196 Global Peak 84.17% (1982) Source World Bank

Costa Rica GDP Deflator (1961–2025)

Overview

Costa Rica's gdp deflator stood at 0.70% in 2025, a rise of +0.66pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.70% by 2025. Costa Rica ranked 196th globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP Deflator YoY change Rank
2027* trend -0.08% - -
2026* trend 0.31% - -
2025* trend 0.70% - -
2025 0.70% +0.66pp #196
2024 0.05% +0.14pp #17
2023 -0.09% −6.37pp #28
2022 6.28% +3.91pp #84
2021 2.37% +1.60pp #48
2020 0.77% −1.79pp #70
2019 2.57% +0.37pp #122
2018 2.19% −0.67pp #91
2017 2.86% +0.90pp #103
2016 1.96% −2.00pp #107
2015 3.96% −2.25pp #148
2014 6.21% +1.62pp #174
2013 4.59% −0.14pp #153
2012 4.73% +0.14pp #125
2011 4.59% −2.04pp #98
Show all years (1961-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 23.2% Rate 36.7% Gap +13.5pp Reserves YoY +16.9%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Costa Rica matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1995. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Costa Rica's gdp deflator?

Costa Rica's gdp deflator was 0.70% in 2025. Ranked 196th globally. This represents a 1,393.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp deflator in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica's gdp deflator peaked at 84.17% in 1982.

What was the lowest gdp deflator in Costa Rica?

The lowest gdp deflator in Costa Rica was -0.09% in 2023.

How does Costa Rica rank in gdp deflator?

Costa Rica ranks 196th globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp deflator?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp deflator of Costa Rica in 2025?

Costa Rica's gdp deflator is projected to reach 0.70% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the gdp deflator of Costa Rica in 2025?

The gdp deflator of Costa Rica in 2025 was 0.70%. This ranks 196th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_costa-rica_gdp-deflator, title = {Costa Rica GDP Deflator}, url = {https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/gdp-deflator}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }