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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
Undernourishment
2.5%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Costa Rica2023 · 2.5%
01.232.453.684.91960199320252001: 4.6%2002: 4.8%2003: 4.9%2004: 4.5%2005: 3.8%2006: 3.3%2007: 3%2008: 3%2009: 3.1%2010: 3.1%2011: 3.1%2012: 3.1%2013: 2.9%2014: 2.7%2015: 2.5%2016: 2.5%2017: 2.5%2018: 2.5%2019: 2.5%2020: 2.5%2021: 2.5%2022: 2.5%2023: 2.5%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Costa Rica in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
San Jose
Country code
CRI

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