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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Costa Rica

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population5.15M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$102.9B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$19.97K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth812024 · yearsInternet use87.2%2024 · % of populationForest area60.4%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
97.4%

% of people aged 15+·2011

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Costa Rica2011 · 97.4%
024.3548.7173.0697.411960199320251984: 92.6%2000: 94.9%2011: 97.4%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Costa Rica in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
San Jose
Country code
CRI

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