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Population

5,152,950 people (2025)

Total GDP

$109.9B (2026)

GDP Per capita

$19,100 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.833 (62.)

About Costa Rica

Costa Rica has no military and invests in education and environmental conservation instead. The country has remarkable biodiversity with 5% of world's species in tiny territory. Costa Rican culture emphasizes "Pura Vida" philosophy, peace, and environmental awareness.

The nation has tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Costa Rica has presidential republic with stable democracy and peaceful society. The country has ecotourism, coffee production, and technology sectors.

San José is capital while coastal areas offer excellent beach and wildlife tourism. Costa Rica has exceptional national park system and conservation success. The country has Spanish as official language with friendly local expressions.

Traditional Costa Rican culture includes peaceful values, environmental consciousness, and family traditions. The nation has Catholic majority with tolerance and diversity. Costa Rican cuisine features gallo pinto, coffee, and tropical fruits.

The population is 5.2 million with high education and life expectancy. Costa Rica offers ecotourism paradise, peaceful society, and Central American stability in demilitarized nation.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$102.6B
$92.6B
$82.5B
$72.5B
$62.4B
$64.4B
$62.4B
$65.0B
$69.2B
$86.5B
$95.4B
$102.6B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
9.3%
0-14
9.0%
7.2%
15-24
6.9%
15.7%
25-44
15.5%
11.3%
45-64
12.2%
5.8%
65+
7.0%
Male
Female
%49.4 (2.545.668)
%50.6 (2.607.281)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 3.776.474 -1% 74
2090 4.171.460 -0.97% 81.7
2080 4.572.927 -0.83% 89.6
2070 4.921.499 -0.61% 96.4
2060 5.189.194 -0.42% 101.6
2050 5.354.150 -0.16% 104.9
2040 5.369.806 +0.12% 105.2
2030 5.251.497 +0.34% 102.8
2025 NOW 5.152.950 +0.45% 100.9
2020 5.034.320 +0.7% 98.6
2015 4.818.038 +1.07% 94.4
2010 4.555.962 +1.25% 89.2
2005 4.261.240 +1.46% 83.5
2000 3.937.739 +1.96% 77.1
1995 3.535.176 +2.44% 69.2
1990 3.121.706 +2.56% 61.1
1985 2.741.894 +2.79% 53.7
1980 2.390.633 +2.76% 46.8
1975 2.092.719 +2.6% 41
1970 1.838.949 +2.78% 36
1965 1.586.208 +3.41% 31.1
1960 1.327.496 +3.83% 26
1955 1.103.049 +3.66% 21.6
1950 926.758 - 18.1

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Alajuela
1.025.805
Cartago
545.424
Guanacaste
379.707
Heredia
520.888
Limón
451.631
Puntarenas
478.957
San José
1.638.937

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