SAN JOSÉ | October 17, 2026. Foreign direct investment in Costa Rica rose 23.4% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier after adjusting for an extraordinary beverage-company acquisition, the country’s trade ministry reported.
Key facts
The Ministry of Foreign Trade said investment flows reached $2.7396 billion in the first six months, based on preliminary central-bank figures. Investment in free-trade zones rose 35% excluding the one-off transaction, while investment outside the Greater Metropolitan Area in that regime increased 37%. The United States accounted for 68.9% of investment by origin on the adjusted measure.
Why it matters
The figures indicate continued interest in manufacturing and export-oriented services. The ministry also reported a 27% fall in tourism investment, illustrating that growth was uneven across sectors. The numbers are preliminary and the ministry’s headline comparison excludes an exceptional transaction, a distinction important for readers.
What happens next
Officials, regulators and other relevant institutions may release further decisions or updated figures. This report reflects the information available as of October 17 and distinguishes confirmed developments from future outcomes.
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