Costa Rica’s economy grew 2.7% year on year in Q3 2026, down from a revised 3.53% in the previous quarter and marking the slowest pace of expansion since Q1 2021. The slowdown was broad-based, with manufacturing output contracting 3.7% after a 0.98% decline in Q2.
Agriculture and fishing growth eased sharply to 0.06% from 0.63%, while mining and quarrying edged down to 2.99% from 3.11%. Transport and warehousing growth cooled to 2.06% from 3.11%, and accommodation and food services slowed to 2.83% from 3.6%.
Financial and insurance activities moderated to 4.71% from 5.82%, and growth in professional, scientific, technical, administrative, and support services decelerated to 3.32% from 4.15%.
