What is the Population of Costa Rica?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Costa Rica has a population of approximately 5,309,625 people, making it the 124th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.07% of the world's population. With a land area of 51,100 km², the population density is roughly 104 people per km².
| Population | 5,309,625 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 124th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.07% |
| Area | 51,100 km² |
| Population density | 104 / km² |
| Demonym | Costa Rican |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 5,309,625 | 124th |
| Slovakia | 5,413,813 | 121st |
| Oman | 5,343,630 | 122nd |
| New Zealand | 5,324,700 | 123rd |
| Liberia | 5,248,621 | 125th |
| Mauritania | 4,927,532 | 126th |
| Kuwait | 4,881,254 | 127th |
Costa Rica compared with its neighbours
Costa Rica in context
- Costa Rica covers 51,100 km², making it the 126th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Nicaragua, Panama.
- With 5,309,625 people, Costa Rica holds about 10.5% of the population of Central America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Costa Rica is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Costa Rica — FAQ
What is the population of Costa Rica?
The population of Costa Rica is approximately 5,309,625 (5.3 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Costa Rica in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Costa Rica at approximately 5,309,625 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Costa Rica is the 124th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Costa Rica?
Approximately 5,309,625 people live in Costa Rica, making it the 124th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Costa Rica rank by population?
Costa Rica is the 124th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.07%.
What is the population density of Costa Rica?
Costa Rica has a population density of roughly 104 people per km², based on a land area of 51,100 km².
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