The Central Bank of Costa Rica published the latest results of its Quarterly Survey on the Progress of Private Construction Projects, showing that private-sector construction grew 7.7 percent year over year in the second quarter of 2026. Growth accelerated through the quarter, reaching 5.3 percent in April, 7.6 percent in May and 10.3 percent in June. The release also makes the survey available through an interactive Power BI platform on the bank’s economic indicators website and integrates construction registry data from the Costa Rican Federation of Engineers and Architects. The residential segment expanded 36.3 percent from a year earlier, driven mainly by stronger execution of residential building projects and housing aimed at middle- and high-income groups, while social housing contracted by nearly 22.0 percent. Non-residential construction fell 11.6 percent, reflecting weaker progress in office buildings and industrial facilities, although activity increased in commercial infrastructure, warehouses and parking projects. Complementary works such as walls, swimming pools and similar structures declined by nearly 20.0 percent. The results are available on the Central Bank of Costa Rica’s website under economic indicators and construction statistics through the new interactive platform.
Central Bank of Costa Rica2026-07-07
Central Bank of Costa Rica publishes private construction survey showing 7.7 percent second quarter growth
The Central Bank of Costa Rica released its latest private construction survey, showing 7.7 percent year-over-year growth in the second quarter of 2026, with momentum strengthening from April to June. Residential construction rose 36.3 percent, while non-residential construction fell 11.6 percent and complementary works declined by nearly 20.0 percent. The data are now available through a new Power BI platform that also incorporates construction registry information from the Costa Rican Federation of Engineers and Architects.