Costa Rica
San Jose
Costa Rica is renowned for its breathtaking biodiversity, exemplified by the stunning Arenal Volcano, which towers majestically over lush rainforests and hot springs. This Central American gem has earned a reputation as a pioneer in eco-tourism, attracting nature enthusiasts from all corners of the globe who seek to explore its vibrant ecosystems and pristine landscapes.
| Year | Population | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,129,910 | +24,385 | |
| 2023 | 5,105,525 | +23,760 | |
| 2022 | 5,081,765 | +21,777 | |
| 2021 | 5,059,988 | +25,668 | |
| 2020 | 5,034,320 | +34,767 | |
| 2019 | 4,999,553 | +41,735 | |
| 2018 | 4,957,818 | +44,641 | |
| 2017 | 4,913,177 | +46,179 | |
| 2016 | 4,866,998 | +48,960 | |
| 2015 | 4,818,038 | +50,919 | |
| 2014 | 4,767,119 | +50,972 | |
| 2013 | 4,716,147 | +52,213 | |
| 2012 | 4,663,934 | +54,101 | |
| 2011 | 4,609,833 | +53,871 | |
| 2010 | 4,555,962 | +56,171 | |
| 2009 | 4,499,791 | +59,735 | |
| 2008 | 4,440,056 | +59,808 | |
| 2007 | 4,380,248 | +58,908 | |
| 2006 | 4,321,340 | +60,100 | |
| 2005 | 4,261,240 | +61,162 | |
| 2004 | 4,200,078 | +61,294 | |
| 2003 | 4,138,784 | +63,079 | |
| 2002 | 4,075,705 | +66,758 | |
| 2001 | 4,008,947 | +71,208 | |
| 2000 | 3,937,739 | +75,638 | |
| 1999 | 3,862,101 | +79,263 | |
| 1998 | 3,782,838 | +81,127 | |
| 1997 | 3,701,711 | +82,698 | |
| 1996 | 3,619,013 | +83,837 | |
| 1995 | 3,535,176 | +84,054 | |
| 1994 | 3,451,122 | +83,688 | |
| 1993 | 3,367,434 | +83,176 | |
| 1992 | 3,284,258 | +82,082 | |
| 1991 | 3,202,176 | +80,470 | |
| 1990 | 3,121,706 | +77,879 | |
| 1989 | 3,043,827 | +75,724 | |
| 1988 | 2,968,103 | +75,404 | |
| 1987 | 2,892,699 | +75,483 | |
| 1986 | 2,817,216 | +75,322 | |
| 1985 | 2,741,894 | +74,299 | |
| 1984 | 2,667,595 | +72,442 | |
| 1983 | 2,595,153 | +70,347 | |
| 1982 | 2,524,806 | +68,169 | |
| 1981 | 2,456,637 | +66,004 | |
| 1980 | 2,390,633 | +64,143 | |
| 1979 | 2,326,490 | +61,980 | |
| 1978 | 2,264,510 | +59,485 | |
| 1977 | 2,205,025 | +57,251 | |
| 1976 | 2,147,774 | +55,055 | |
| 1975 | 2,092,719 | +53,076 | |
| 1974 | 2,039,643 | +51,300 | |
| 1973 | 1,988,343 | +50,095 | |
| 1972 | 1,938,248 | +49,709 | |
| 1971 | 1,888,539 | +49,590 | |
| 1970 | 1,838,949 | +49,673 | |
| 1969 | 1,789,276 | +49,545 | |
| 1968 | 1,739,731 | +50,208 | |
| 1967 | 1,689,523 | +51,407 | |
| 1966 | 1,638,116 | +51,908 | |
| 1965 | 1,586,208 | +52,248 | |
| 1964 | 1,533,960 | +52,356 | |
| 1963 | 1,481,604 | +52,159 | |
| 1962 | 1,429,445 | +51,525 | |
| 1961 | 1,377,920 | +50,424 | |
| 1960 | 1,327,496 | — |