> > World Population >> Central America
Population of Costa Rica 2023
Costa Rica is officially the “Republic of Costa Rica” country in Central America. As per the World Population Prospects, 2019 by the United Nations, the population of Costa Rica in 2023 is 5,212,173 (52 Lakh)
The total Land Area of Costa Rica is 51,060 sq. km (19,710 sq. mi) & the Population Density of Costa Rica is 100 per sq. Km (258 people per sq. mi).
| Costa Rica | 2023 Population |
| Total Population | 5,212,173 |
| Global Rank | 124 |
| Land Area | 51,060 sq.km (19,710 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 126 |
| Pop. Density | 100 people/sq. km |
Source: UN World Population Prospects report
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 followed Roman Catholicism, 25% are Protestants, and others 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
- Christianity – 79%
Catholic – 52%
Protestant – 25%
Other Christian —2% - No religion – 17%
- Other religions – 1%
- Undeclared – 3%
Source: Wikipedia
Top 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 |