Average inflation rate in Central America by country 2023

As of 2023, Nicaragua registered the highest inflation rate in Central America with 8.44 percent, followed by Honduras and Guatemala. In contrast, Costa Rica registered the lowest average inflation of the region. 

This indicator measures inflation based upon the year on year change in the average consumer price index. The latter expresses a country's average level of prices based on a typical basket of consumer goods and services. The values shown here refer to the year-on-year change in this index measure, expressed in percent.