Costa Rica

Republic of Costa Rica · Capital: San Jose

A stable Central American democracy that abolished its army in 1948, Costa Rica is renowned for ecotourism and biodiversity.

Population

5,129,9102024

GDP / Capita

$18,5872024

GDP

$95.4 billion2024

Unemployment

6.9%2024

Total Area

51,100 sq km2023

Life Expectancy

81.0 yrs2024

Key Indicators

World Bank · latest available

5,129,910

Population

World Bank · 2024

$18,587

GDP per Capita

World Bank · 2024

$95.4 billion

Gross Domestic Product

World Bank · 2024

6.9%

Unemployment

World Bank · 2024

51,100 sq km

Total Area

World Bank · 2023

81.0 yrs

Life Expectancy at Birth

World Bank · 2024

79.3%

Urban Population

World Bank · 2024

9.1

Infant Mortality

World Bank · 2024

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