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Costa Rica

11:09:28 AM · October 3, 2026
America/Costa_Rica · UTC-06:00
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CR CRI Latin America & Caribbean
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Costa Rica Country Statistics

Explore Costa Rica population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Population

The population of Costa Rica is 5,152,950 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 0.45%.

Costa Rica GDP

The total GDP of Costa Rica is $102.90B in the latest available data.

Costa Rica GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Costa Rica is 4.56%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Costa Rica GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Costa Rica is $19,970 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Costa Rica Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Costa Rica.

  • Birth rate 9.99
  • Death rate 5.57
  • Life expectancy 81.0 years
  • Population growth 0.45%

Costa Rica Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Costa Rica.

  • Literacy rate 97.4%
  • Internet users 87.2%

Costa Rica Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Costa Rica.

  • Inflation -0.07%
  • Unemployment 6.8%

Costa Rica Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Costa Rica.

  • Renewable energy 34.2%
  • Energy consumption 1,024.26
  • CO₂ emissions 1.6328
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Costa Rica.

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Population
5,152,950
reference year 2025
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GDP
$102.90B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$19,970
per person
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GDP Growth
4.56%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
81.0
years
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Internet Users
87.2%
of population
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Literacy Rate
97.4%
literacy
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Inflation
-0.07%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 9.99
Death Rate 5.57
Population Growth 0.45%
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Unemployment 6.8%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level High income
Agricultural Land 33.1%
Renewable Energy 34.2%
Energy Consumption 1,024.26
CO₂ Emissions 1.6328
EDUCATION DATA

Costa Rica Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Costa Rica.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 55.0% (2019)
Education Expenditure 5.3% (2023)
TOURISM DATA

Costa Rica Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Costa Rica.

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International Tourist Arrivals 2.92M 2024
Data Year 2024
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Costa Rica Banking Information

Central banking information for Costa Rica.

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Central Bank Central Bank of Costa Rica
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Costa Rica
ISO Code CR
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Costa Rica Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Costa Rica.

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No currently active armed conflict is recorded for Costa Rica.
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Costa Rica from 2000 onward.

Population 5,152,950 people · 2025
GDP Growth 4.56 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 19,970 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation -0.07 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 6.87 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 9.99 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 1.633 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 5,152,950 4.56 19,970 -0.07 — — —
2024 5,129,910 4.08 18,853 -0.41 — 9.99 1.633
2023 5,105,525 4.79 17,141 0.53 6.87 10.18 1.586
2022 5,081,765 5.46 13,972 8.27 7.18 10.32 1.613
2021 5,059,988 8.22 12,962 1.73 7.61 10.54 1.592
2020 5,034,320 -4.14 12,476 0.72 7.83 11.37 1.425
2019 4,999,553 2.71 12,952 2.10 7.22 12.66 1.639
2018 4,957,818 2.85 12,620 2.22 7.29 13.62 1.702
2017 4,913,177 4.16 12,317 1.63 7.05 13.81 1.709
2016 4,866,998 4.20 12,091 -0.02 7.32 14.18 1.691
2015 4,818,038 3.65 11,715 0.80 7.59 14.70 1.610
2014 4,767,119 3.54 10,911 4.52 7.66 14.85 1.688
2013 4,716,147 2.49 10,803 5.23 7.68 14.77 1.683
2012 4,663,934 4.88 10,127 4.50 7.79 15.46 1.638
2011 4,609,833 4.40 9,276 4.88 8.12 15.76 1.670
2010 4,555,962 5.36 8,266 5.66 8.03 15.41 1.588
2009 4,499,791 -0.87 6,833 7.84 7.86 16.53 1.626
2008 4,440,056 4.74 6,937 13.42 7.47 16.81 1.719
2007 4,380,248 8.22 6,138 9.36 7.00 16.60 1.761
2006 4,321,340 7.33 5,257 11.47 6.94 16.43 1.598
2005 4,261,240 3.98 4,703 13.80 6.66 17.25 1.492
2004 4,200,078 4.42 4,431 12.31 6.63 17.14 1.471
2003 4,138,784 4.32 4,173 9.45 6.97 17.57 1.466
2002 4,075,705 3.42 4,068 9.17 6.87 18.19 1.385
2001 4,008,947 3.49 3,985 11.26 6.47 19.41 1.380
2000 3,937,739 3.80 3,813 10.96 6.56 20.24 1.303
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Costa Rica

Capital San Jose
Region Latin America & Caribbean
Subregion —
ISO Code CRI
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