North America · San JoseCosta Rica· by the numbers
Costa Rica's population is 5,152,950 (2025) — the 126th-largest in the world and the 11th-largest in North America, growing by about 23,040 people a year.
Costa Rica Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Costa Rica in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Costa Rica's Population Growth
Yes — Costa Rica's population rose by 23,040 people (+0.45%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.3 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Costa Rica Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Costa Rica Located?
- Capital
- San Jose
- Currency
- Colon (CRC)
- Language(s)
- Spanish, English
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Continent
- 23 countries in North America →
- Land area
- 51,060 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 51,100 km²
- Borders
- 2 countries
Panama
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Costa Rica?
Costa Rica's population is 5,152,950 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #126 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Costa Rica?
5,152,950 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Costa Rica's population density?
100.9 people per km², based on a land area of 51,060 km².
What is Costa Rica ranked in population worldwide?
#126 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Costa Rica?
81.0 years on average (2024) — 78.4 for men, 83.6 for women.
What is Costa Rica's GDP?
$102.9B, ranking #73 of 186 economies we track — $19,970 per capita.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport