Population: 5.2 million
Costa Rica has a population of 5.2 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $69 billion
Gross Domestic Product of Costa Rica is $69 billion ($13,300 per capita).
Capital: San Jose
The capital city of Costa Rica is San Jose. Currency: Costa Rican Colon (CRC).
Languages: Spanish
Official/main languages: Spanish. Area: 51,100 km². Continent: North America.
Costa Rica Overview
Costa Rica (🇨🇷) is located in North America with a total area of 51,100 km². The country has a population of 5.2 million and its capital is San Jose.
Economy
- GDP: $69 billion
- GDP per capita: $13,300
- Currency: Costa Rican Colon (CRC)
Key Facts
- Capital: San Jose
- Languages: Spanish
- Area: 51,100 km²
- Continent: North America
How to read this Costa Rica profile
Use the population of 5.2 million together with the area of 51,100 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $69 billion and GDP per capita of $13,300 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Recent earthquakes in Costa Rica
Live seismic activity from USGS and EMSC, last 7 days. Showing 1 most recent events.
Costa Rica data sources and update scope
This Costa Rica profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Costa Rica?
The population of Costa Rica is approximately 5.2 million.
What is the GDP of Costa Rica?
The GDP of Costa Rica is approximately $69 billion, which translates to $13,300 per capita.
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
The capital of Costa Rica is San Jose.