Costa Rica’s economy grew 4.55% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, easing slightly from the 4.72% expansion recorded in the previous quarter. The strongest growth was seen in financial and insurance activities, which increased by 7.56%, followed by construction (6.44%); publishing, content production, telecommunications and information services (6.08%); and professional, scientific, technical, administrative and support service activities (5.70%).