Costa Rica: Facts & Stats
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Facts
Also Known As | Republic of Costa Rica • República de Costa Rica |
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Head Of State And Government | President: Rodrigo Chaves Robles |
Capital | San José |
Population | (2025 est.) 5,266,000 |
Form Of Government | unitary multiparty republic with one legislative house (Legislative Assembly [57]) |
Official Language | Spanish |
Official Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Official Name | República de Costa Rica (Republic of Costa Rica) |
Total Area (Sq Km) | 51,100 |
Total Area (Sq Mi) | 19,730 |
Monetary Unit | Costa Rican colón (₡) |
Population Rank | (2025) 125 |
Population Projection 2030 | 5,566,000 |
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi | (2025) 266.9 |
Density: Persons Per Sq Km | (2025) 103.1 |
Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2024) 83.2% • Rural: (2024) 16.8% |
Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: (2022) 77 years • Female: (2022) 82.4 years |
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: (2021) 98% • Female: (2021) 98% |
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) | (2023) 72,788 |
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2023) 14,260 |
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National anthem of Costa Rica
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