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Costa Rica Population and Religion percentage
Costa Rica is officially the “Republic of Costa Rica” country in Central America. According to the INEC-Costa Rica, Population and Housing Estimate 2022, the population of Costa Rica in 2022 was 5,044,197 (approximately 5 million). and As per the World Population Prospects, the estimated population of Costa Rica in 2026 is 5,312,699 (5.3 million)
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Religion in Costa Rica
Christianity is the largest religion in Costa Rica and 79% of the population follows Christianity. Among Christians in Costa Rica, Catholics have the most adherents followed by Protestants. As per estimates, 52% of the population follows Roman Catholicism, 25% are Protestants, and others are Christian at 2%.
17% of the population doesn’t affiliate with any religion. Non-Christian-based faith population is at 1%. Non-Christian Faith includes Jewish, Islam, Baháʼí Faith, and Buddism are the main minority religions.
Religion percentage in Costa Rica
| Religion | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Christianity | 79% |
| – Catholic | 52% |
| – Protestant | 25% |
| – Other Christian | 2% |
| No Religion | 17% |
| Other Religions | 1% |
| Undeclared | 3% |
Costa Rica Ethnic Population
Costa Rica has a predominantly European population, with nearly four-fifths of its people of Spanish descent. The Valle Central region is the most Spanish-influenced area. Mestizos, of mixed indigenous and European ancestry, make up about one-fifth of the population.
Guanacaste province has a diverse mix of Spanish, indigenous, and African heritage. There is a small Chinese population integrated into mainstream culture. Less than 1% of the population is indigenous, with some groups maintaining their traditional ways in protected reserves despite challenges.
Costa Rica Population by Province
| Rank | Province | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San José | 1,601,167 |
| 2 | Alajuela | 1,035,464 |
| 3 | Cartago | 545,092 |
| 4 | Puntarenas | 500,166 |
| 5 | Heredia | 479,117 |
| 6 | Limón | 470,383 |
| 7 | Guanacaste | 412,808 |
| Costa Rica | 5,044,197 |
Source: INEC-Costa Rica, Population and Housing Estimate 2022.
Largest Cities in Costa Rica by Population
| # | City | Population |
| 1 | San José | 342 188 |
| 2 | Alajuela | 276 794 |
| 3 | Cartago | 151 744 |
| 4 | Heredia | 128 550 |
| 5 | Puntarenas | 122 335 |
| 6 | Limón | 96 314 |
| 7 | Liberia | 64 797 |
| 8 | San Isidro de El General | 45 773 |
| 9 | Quesada | 42 060 |
| 10 | Desamparados | 36 794 |