Demographics
Last Updated: Jun 16, 2011
Population (2010): 4,516,000 million
Population
| % of Men | % of Women | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 50.71% |
49.29% |
2010 |
| 50.73% | 49.27% |
2009 |
| 50.74% | 49.26% | 2008 |
| 50.75% |
49.25% |
2007 |
Source: National Statistical Institute of Costa Rica (INEC)
Population by Age & Gender in 2011 (est.)
| Age Range | % of Total Population | Total # |
|---|---|---|
| 0-14 | 24.6% | 1,124,540 |
| 15-64 | 69.1% | 3,160,513 |
| 65 and over | 6.4% | 291,509 |
Source: CIA World Factbook
Birth & Death Rates Per 1,000 pop
| Birth | Death | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 15.5 | 4.2 |
2010 |
| 16.9 | 4.1 |
2008 |
| 16.2 |
3.8 |
2006 |
| 16.5 |
3.7 |
2005 |
Source: National Statistical Institute of Costa Rica (INEC)
Life Expectancy
| Males | Females | Average | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76.8 |
81.8 |
79.3 | 2010 |
| 76.7 |
81.7 |
79.2 |
2008 |
| 76.5 |
81.8 |
79.1 |
2006 |
| 76.1 |
80.8 |
78.4 |
2005 |
Source: National Statistical Institute of Costa Rica (INEC)
Ethnicity
| Ethnic Background | % |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 3% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Amerindian | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
Source: CIA World Factbook
Religion
| Religion (Year 2010) | % |
|---|---|
| Roman Catholic | 76.3% |
| Evangelical | 13.7% |
| Jehovah's Witness | 1.3% |
| Other Protestant | 0.7% |
| Other | 4.8% |
| None | 3.2% |
Source: CIA World Factbook
Major Languages
| Language | |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Official Language |
| English | Widely Spoken |
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