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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Costa Rica

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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
Safely managed drinking water
80.5%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Costa Rica2024 · 80.5%
020.1340.2660.3980.521960199320252000: 76.6%2001: 76.9%2002: 77.2%2003: 77.5%2004: 77.8%2005: 78%2006: 78.3%2007: 78.5%2008: 78.8%2009: 79%2010: 79.2%2011: 79.4%2012: 79.6%2013: 79.7%2014: 79.9%2015: 80%2016: 80.2%2017: 80.3%2018: 80.4%2019: 80.5%2020: 80.5%2021: 80.5%2022: 80.5%2023: 80.5%2024: 80.5%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Costa Rica in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
San Jose
Country code
CRI

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