Total population in Costa Rica
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Costa Rica was 5,152,950 people, up from 5,129,910 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Costa Rica with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Costa Rica
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 152 950 |
| 2024 | 5 129 910 |
| 2023 | 5 105 526 |
| 2022 | 5 081 764 |
| 2021 | 5 059 988 |
| 2020 | 5 034 320 |
| 2019 | 4 999 554 |
| 2018 | 4 957 818 |
| 2017 | 4 913 177 |
| 2016 | 4 866 998 |
| 2015 | 4 818 038 |
| 2014 | 4 767 119 |
| 2013 | 4 716 147 |
| 2012 | 4 663 934 |
| 2011 | 4 609 833 |
| 2010 | 4 555 962 |
| 2009 | 4 499 791 |
| 2008 | 4 440 056 |
| 2007 | 4 380 248 |
| 2006 | 4 321 340 |
| 2005 | 4 261 240 |
| 2004 | 4 200 078 |
| 2003 | 4 138 784 |
| 2002 | 4 075 705 |
| 2001 | 4 008 947 |
| 2000 | 3 937 739 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.