People of Costa Rica
Population
4,133,884
Age Distribution
0-14 years
587,395 (Male), 560,408 (Females)
15-64 years
1,388,114 (Male), 1,357,157 (Females)
65 years and over
111,758 (Male), 129,052 (Females)
Population Growth Rate
1%
Ethnic Groups
White (including mestizo) 94%, black 3%, Amerindian 1%, Chinese 1%, other 1%
Religions
Roman Catholic 76.3%, Evangelical 13.7%, Jehovah's Witnesses 1.3%, other Protestant 0.7%, other 4.8%, none 3.2%
Languages
Spanish (official), English
Life Expectancy
Total
77.21
Among Males
74.61
Among Females
79.94
Nationality
Noun
Costa Rican(s)
Adjective
Costa Rican
Literacy Rates
Definition
Age 15 and over can read and write
Total
96%
Among Males
96%
Among Females
96%
