Costa Rica Population 2026
Population Costa Rica 2026 is 4 953 263 people. Costa Rica ranks 120 in terms of population in the world - 0.064% of all inhabitants of the Earth. The capital of Costa Rica is San José, the official currency is the Costa Rican Colon (CRC). Chislennost.com has used information from reliable sources. Find out the population of a country, city, district at Chislennost.com.
Population of Costa Rica
4 953 263 people
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Data in March 2026
Population rank, Life expectancy, age and total area Costa Rica |
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|---|---|
| Population | |
| Population rank Costa Rica | 4 953 263 people |
| Male population | 50.8% |
| Female population | 49.2% |
| Life expectancy Costa Rica | |
| Life expectancy Male | 75.1 |
| Life expectancy Female | 80.5 |
| Age | |
| Median age Costa Rica | 31.4 age |
| <15 years | 24.6% |
| 15 - 65 years | 69.1% |
| >65 years | 6.4% |
| Total area | |
| Total area Costa Rica | 51100 km2 (#126 in world) |
| Population density | 96.93 per km2 |
The site chislennost.com uses information from official sources and is updated every month. Some data may differ due to the lack of the latest census.
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FAQ
⚡ When was the population counted?
The population count in Costa Rica was carried out in 2026.
⚡ What place does Costa Rica occupy in terms of population on Earth?
Costa Rica takes 120st place in the ranking of the population of countries on Earth.
⚡ Which city is the capital of Costa Rica?
The capital of Costa Rica is the city of San José with a population of 159 535 people.