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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
Costa RicaCosta Rica GDP Growth Rate YoY fell to 4.5% in January 2026
FMPQuarterlyReleased May 2026
Costa Rica GDP Growth Rate YoY fell to 4.5% in January 2026, released May 2026, down 0.2% from December's 4.7% reading. The print exceeded the 3.9% consensus by 0.6%. GDP Growth Rate YoY has now declined for 3 consecutive months.
Latest Release
4.5
Actual
3.9
Consensus
4.7
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.2 percentage points
across last 10 releases
Last Call
May 2026
Predicted: 3.9
Actual: 4.5
Error: -0.6
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Watch | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
GDP Growth Rate YoY (Costa Rica) was reported at 4.5% in May 2026. This beat the market consensus of 3.9% by 0.6%. The reading fell from the previous value of 4.7%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 4.77%, up from the prior three at 4.03%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Watch). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Watch). Over the last 10 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.2%.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About GDP Growth Rate YoY — Costa Rica
DEFINITION
The GDP Growth Rate YoY (Year-over-Year) is a key economic indicator that measures the annual change in a country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It provides insight into the overall health and performance of an economy, as a higher growth rate indicates a stronger and more robust economy. This indicator is closely monitored by policymakers, investors, and businesses to make informed decisions and assess the current and future economic outlook. A positive GDP Growth Rate YoY is generally seen as a positive sign of economic growth and stability, while a negative growth rate may indicate a slowdown or recession.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released quarterly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jan 2026): actual 4.5 %, consensus 3.9 %. Prior reading (Oct 2025): 4.5 %. Before that (Jul 2025): 5.2 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.