Demographics
Last updated: Feb 24, 2023
Demographics on population, gender, ethnicity and religion in Costa Rica.
read more closePopulation (2010): 4,516,000 million
Population
| % of Men | % of Women | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 50.71% | 49.29% | 2010 |
| 50.73% | 49.27% | 2009 |
| 50.74% | 49.26% | 2008 |
| 50.75% | 49.25% | 2007 |
Source: National Statistical Institute of Costa Rica (INEC)
Population by Age & Gender in 2011 (est.)
| Age Range | % of Total Population | Total # |
|---|---|---|
| 0-14 | 24.6% | 1,124,540 |
| 15-64 | 69.1% | 3,160,513 |
| 65 and over | 6.4% | 291,509 |
Source: CIA World Factbook
Birth & Death Rates Per 1,000 pop
| Birth | Death | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 15.5 | 4.2 | 2010 |
| 16.9 | 4.1 | 2008 |
| 16.2 | 3.8 | 2006 |
| 16.5 | 3.7 | 2005 |
Source: National Statistical Institute of Costa Rica (INEC)
Life Expectancy
| Males | Females | Average | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76.8 | 81.8 | 79.3 | 2010 |
| 76.7 | 81.7 | 79.2 | 2008 |
| 76.5 | 81.8 | 79.1 | 2006 |
| 76.1 | 80.8 | 78.4 | 2005 |
Source: National Statistical Institute of Costa Rica (INEC)
Ethnicity
| Ethnic Background | % |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 3% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Amerindian | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
Source: CIA World Factbook
Religion
| Religion (Year 2010) | % |
|---|---|
| Roman Catholic | 76.3% |
| Evangelical | 13.7% |
| Jehovah's Witness | 1.3% |
| Other Protestant | 0.7% |
| Other | 4.8% |
| None | 3.2% |
Source: CIA World Factbook
Major Languages
| Language | |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Official Language |
| English | Widely Spoken |