Population in Costa Rica
284 indicators covering population for Costa Rica.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate | -0.6681 % change on previous year | 2100 | down 0.2% | 189th |
| Population long run with projections, annual growth rate | -0.9965 % change on previous year | 2100 | down 2.9% | 207th |
| Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate | -0.2884 % change on previous year | 2050 | up 74.0% | 81st |
| Population regions with projections, annual growth rate | -0.9965 % change on previous year | 2100 | down 2.9% | 210th |
| Population growth rate, by level of development | -1.0% | 2100 | down 2.6% | 207th |
| Number of children under 5, by world region | 123,827 people | 2100 | down 9.0% | 140th |
| Population density | 73.96 people per km² | 2100 | down 9.5% | 144th |
| World population growth | -1.0% | 2100 | down 2.6% | 210th |
| Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate | -0.7399 % change on previous year | 2100 | up 40.4% | 172nd |
| Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population | 0.5224 Percent per annum | 2030 | down 31.1% | 106th |
| Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates | 5,703 Persons | 2050 | up 1.1% | 113th |
| Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates | 0.5224 % change on previous year | 2030 | down 31.1% | 106th |
| Urban and rural population 2050, per capita | 0.2027 units per person | 2025 | down 18.8% | 156th |
| Urban and rural population 2050, per unit of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 2025 | down 52.4% | 149th |
| Population regions with projections, per capita | 1 units per person | 2025 | unchanged | 87th |
| Population regions with projections, per unit of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 2025 | down 41.3% | 141st |
| General government total expenditure (current LCU), per capita | 1.80 million current LCU per person | 2025 | down 2.1% | 18th |
| General government total expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP | 90.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2025 | down 42.6% | 43rd |
| Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), per capita | 0.0005 thousands per person | 2025 | up 6.1% | 50th |
| Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), per unit of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 2025 | down 37.8% | 139th |
| Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate | 0.8276 % change on previous year | 2025 | down 56.2% | 120th |
| Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per capita | 0.0002 thousands per person | 2025 | down 18.2% | 137th |
| Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), per unit of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 2025 | down 52.0% | 140th |
| Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate | -2.33 % change on previous year | 2025 | down 168.2% | 205th |
| Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per capita | 0.0001 thousands per person | 2025 | up 45.6% | 79th |
| Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 2025 | down 14.6% | 137th |
| Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate | 4.8 % change on previous year | 2025 | up 1.0% | 50th |
| Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), per capita | 0.0001 thousands per person | 2025 | down 15.3% | 116th |
| Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), per unit of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 2025 | down 50.3% | 133rd |
| Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate | -0.8213 % change on previous year | 2025 | down 67.0% | 201st |
| Total population (thousands), per capita | 0.001 thousands per person | 2025 | up 0.3% | 69th |
| Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 2025 | down 41.2% | 140th |
| Total population (thousands), annual growth rate | 0.4625 % change on previous year | 2025 | down 57.1% | 146th |
| Population by income level, per capita | 1 units per person | 2025 | unchanged | 1st |
| Population by income level, per unit of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 2025 | down 41.3% | 139th |
| Population by income level, annual growth rate | 0.4491 % change on previous year | 2025 | down 58.0% | 143rd |
| Number of people living in urban and rural areas, per capita | 0.7973 people per person | 2025 | up 6.3% | 56th |
| Number of people living in urban and rural areas, per unit of GDP | 0 people per US$ of GDP | 2025 | down 37.7% | 129th |
| Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate | 0.976 % change on previous year | 2025 | down 45.5% | 128th |
| Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate | 1.32 births per woman | 2024 | down 26.8% | 187th |
| Refugees by country of asylum | 31,632 people | 2024 | up 52.6% | 72nd |
| Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception | 1.32 births per woman | 2024 | down 26.8% | 187th |
| Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence | 1.32 births per woman | 2024 | down 26.8% | 187th |
| Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate | -0.9023 % change on previous year | 2024 | down 176.4% | 101st |
| Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate | -0.9023 % change on previous year | 2024 | down 176.4% | 101st |
| Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, per capita | 0.0062 units per person | 2024 | up 41.8% | 58th |
| Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled | 31,632 | 2024 | up 52.6% | 72nd |
| Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate | -0.9023 % change on previous year | 2024 | down 176.4% | 101st |
| GNI (current LCU), per capita | 8.88 million current LCU per person | 2024 | up 57.6% | 17th |
| GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP | 470.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2024 | down 8.8% | 43rd |
| GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate | 4.02 % change on previous year | 2024 | down 57.3% | 159th |
| GDP at market prices (constant 2010 US$), per capita | 14,867 constant 2010 US$ per person | 2024 | up 30.1% | 74th |
| GDP at market prices (constant 2010 US$), per unit of GDP | 0.7885 constant 2010 US$ per US$ of GDP | 2024 | down 24.7% | 142nd |
| GDP at market prices (constant 2010 US$), annual growth rate | 4.32 % change on previous year | 2024 | up 22.0% | 58th |
| GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate | 0.047 % change on previous year | 2024 | down 99.2% | 193rd |
| GDP (constant LCU), per capita | 8.33 million constant LCU per person | 2024 | up 30.1% | 13th |
| GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP | 442.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2024 | down 24.7% | 33rd |
| GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate | 4.32 % change on previous year | 2024 | up 22.0% | 59th |
| GDP (current US$), per capita | 18,587 current US$ per person | 2024 | up 70.3% | 75th |
| GDP (current US$), per unit of GDP | 0.9859 current US$ per US$ of GDP | 2024 | down 1.4% | 152nd |