Costa Rica Statistics
Population
Total GDP
GDP Per capita
Human Development Index (HDI)
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
Demographic Distribution
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 |
