FX.co ★ Costa Rica GDP Growth Accelerates in Q3

In the second quarter of 2025, Costa Rica's GDP saw an increase of 5.2% compared to the same period the previous year, marking an acceleration from a revised growth rate of 3.7% in the first quarter. This economic upturn was driven by stronger performances in several sectors: utilities surged to 9.5% from 4.5%, trade improved to 3.5% from 2.5%, transport rose to 6.1% from 5.8%, information and communication climbed to 4.3% from 3.2%, and financial and insurance activities grew to 5.9% from 5.2%. However, construction continued to experience a downturn, albeit slightly less severe, contracting by 2.1% compared to a previous decline of 3.5%. Additionally, the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector transitioned into a decline, dropping by 2.3% following a prior growth of 1.1%.