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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

Latest Statistics

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Other-bird egg food supply by country in 2023, in tonnes and grams per person per day. China led by volume, Tuvalu per p...

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The United States led turkey meat food supply in 2023 with 2.31 million tonnes, while Israel ranked first per person.

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Duck offal food supply by country in 2023: France leads by volume, while French Polynesia ranks first per person. Explor...

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Mixed fat preparation food supply by country in tonnes and grams per person per day. China led by volume, Belize per per...

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Hydrogenated oil food supply by country in tonnes and grams per person per day. Canada led by volume and per person in 2...

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Other citrus fruit food supply by country in 2023. China ranked first by total supply, while Nigeria led per person.

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Green bean food supply across 166 countries in tonnes and grams per person per day. China led both total and per-person...

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Mustard seed food supply in 109 countries, with Canada accounting for 44.8% of the listed 2023 total and Tajikistan reco...

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Provisionally preserved vegetable food supply across 172 reporting countries in tonnes, with no per-person series and Al...

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Sesame seed oil food supply across 159 countries in tonnes and grams per person per day, with a clear leader and a small...

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Olive residue oil food supply by country in 2023, measured in tonnes and grams per person per day, with five-year trends...

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

Cities

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Data Sources

UN Data - Population and demographic statistics
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