Costa Rica - Wholesale price index (2010 = 100)
The value for Wholesale price index (2010 = 100) in Costa Rica was 161.06 as of 1993. As the graph below shows, over the past 12 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 161.06 in 1993 and a minimum value of 17.11 in 1981.
Definition: Wholesale price index refers to a mix of agricultural and industrial goods at various stages of production and distribution, including import duties. The Laspeyres formula is generally used.
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 17.11 |
| 1982 | 35.63 |
| 1983 | 44.97 |
| 1984 | 48.41 |
| 1985 | 53.44 |
| 1986 | 58.26 |
| 1987 | 64.44 |
| 1988 | 75.95 |
| 1989 | 87.02 |
| 1990 | 100.00 |
| 1991 | 128.09 |
| 1992 | 151.37 |
| 1993 | 161.06 |
Statistical Concept and Methodology: Wholesale price indexes are based on the prices at the first commercial transaction of commodities that are important in a country's output or consumption. Prices are farm-gate for agricultural commodities and ex-factory for industrial goods. Preference is given to indexes with the broadest coverage of the economy.
Base Period: 2010
Periodicity: Annual
Classification
Topic: Financial Sector Indicators
Sub-Topic: Exchange rates & prices
