Costa Rica is a small, open economy. Its dependence on foreign markets for investment and trade leaves it vulnerable to external shocks, and a heavy public debt burden is a major risk. It is one of the most robust democracies in Latin America.

Briefing sheet 2

Political stability 4

Election watch 5

International relations 5

Democracy Index: Costa Rica 5

Policy trends 7

Fiscal policy 7

Monetary policy 8

International assumptions 8

Economic growth 9

Inflation 9

Exchange rates 10

External sector 10

Forecast summary 10

Quarterly forecasts 11

Annual data and forecast 12

Quarterly data 13

Monthly data 13

Annual trends charts 15

Quarterly trends charts 16

Monthly trends charts 17

Comparative economic indicators 18

Basic data 18

Political structure 20

Forecast updates 22

Analysis 23

Forecast updates 25

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