CRI · Latin America & Caribbean /
Total Population
5.13 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
81.0 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,129,910 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.48 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 100.0 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 9.99 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 5.57 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.32 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 81.0 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 9.1 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 97.4 percent | 2011 |
| Urban Population (%) | 79.3 percent | 2024 |
Languages
Spanish
Official
Religions
Roman Catholic
47.5%
None
27.0%
Evangelical And Pentecostal
19.8%
Other
3.1%
Jehovah's Witness
1.4%
Other Protestant
1.2%