Costa Rica
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San José
5,152,950
51,100 km²
Costa Rican colón
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Costa Rica is located in Central America. Its capital is San José, and it has a population of 5,152,950 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 51,100 square kilometers (approximately 19,730 square miles). Its currency is Costa Rican colón. The population density is approximately 101 people per square kilometer. Costa Rica shares land borders with 2 countries: Nicaragua and Panama.
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Costa Rica at a glance
North America
101 / km²
51,100 km²
Approximately 19,730 mi² (square miles)
San José
Economy of Costa Rica
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Costa Rica
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
The capital of Costa Rica is San José.
What is the population of Costa Rica?
Costa Rica has 5,152,950 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Costa Rica in square kilometers and square miles?
Costa Rica has a total area of 51,100 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 19,730 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Costa Rica?
The currency of Costa Rica is Costa Rican colón.