The total population in Costa Rica was estimated at 5.2 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Costa Rica Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population of Costa Rica was 5.33 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by 3.03 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will steadily rise by 290,000 people over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Actual value and historical data chart for Costa Rica Rural Population

Yearly (annual) dataset of the Costa Rica Population, including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 1960-12-31 to 2024-12-31. Available for free download in CSV format.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Costa Rica including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Actual value and historical data chart for Costa Rica Population Of Compulsory School Age Male Number

The share of population in Costa Rica whose habitual food intake is insufficient to maintain an active and healthy life was estimated at less than *** percent between 2022 and 2024. The country's prevalence of undernourishment is relatively low compared to other Central American countries. The figures have also improved compared to the previous decade, when around *** percent of the Costa Rican population was considered undernourished.

Complete population data for Costa Rica showing how many people live in Costa Rica from 1960 to 2024

Costa Rica: Population ages 65 and above, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 12.23 percent, an increase from 11.72 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 10.43 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 1960 to 2024 is 5.59 percent. The minimum value, 3.04 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 12.23 percent was recorded in 2024.

Costa Rica CR: Population in Largest City data was reported at 1,482,460.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,461,989.000 Person for 2023. Costa Rica CR: Population in Largest City data is updated yearly, averaging 791,543.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,482,460.000 Person in 2024 and a record low of 229,792.000 Person in 1960. Costa Rica CR: Population in Largest City data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.;United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.;;

Costa Rica: Female population, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 50.59 percent, an increase from 50.58 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 49.99 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 1960 to 2024 is 50.07 percent. The minimum value, 49.7 percent, was reached in 1968 while the maximum of 50.59 percent was recorded in 2024.

Costa Rica CR: Population: as % of Total: Male: Aged 0-14 data was reported at 19.976 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 20.497 % for 2022. Costa Rica CR: Population: as % of Total: Male: Aged 0-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 36.325 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.256 % in 1962 and a record low of 19.976 % in 2023. Costa Rica CR: Population: as % of Total: Male: Aged 0-14 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total male population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;

Urban population in Costa Rica was reported at 4266392 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Costa Rica - Urban population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Costa Rica CR: Population: as % of Total: Female data was reported at 50.580 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 50.568 % for 2022. Costa Rica CR: Population: as % of Total: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 49.887 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.580 % in 2023 and a record low of 49.701 % in 1970. Costa Rica CR: Population: as % of Total: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population is the percentage of the population that is female. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;

In 2024, the share of population living on less than 3.20 U.S. dollars per day in Costa Rica amounted to 2.6 percent. Between 1981 and 2024, the figure dropped by 43.8 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Costa Rica: Rural population, percent of total population: The latest value from 2024 is 16.83 percent, a decline from 17.38 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 38.30 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 1960 to 2024 is 44.83 percent. The minimum value, 16.83 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 65.75 percent was recorded in 1960.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 0 to 14 for Costa Rica (SPPOP0014TOZSCRI) from 1960 to 2024 about 0 to 14 years, Costa Rica, and population.

Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for Costa Rica (SPPOP65UPTOZSCRI) from 1960 to 2024 about Costa Rica, 65-years +, and population.

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for Costa Rica (SLEMPTOTLSPZSCRI) from 1991 to 2024 about Costa Rica, employment-population ratio, population, and employment.

The labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in Costa Rica amounted to ***** percent in 2024. Between 1990 and 2024, the labor participation rate rose by **** percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.