Which has higher population, Congo or Costa Rica?

Congo, at 4,543 against 4,413 in Costa Rica as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Costa Rica?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Congo vs Costa Rica: Population

Congo

4,543

in 2030

Costa Rica

4,413

in 2030

Congo rank

121st

Costa Rica rank

123rd

Population over time

Congo
Costa Rica

How they compare

Congo currently reports 4,543 against 4,413 in Costa Rica, a difference of 130.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Costa Rica ahead.

Congo ranks 121st and Costa Rica ranks 123rd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 1 and Costa Rica in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Congo	Costa Rica	Difference	Ahead
1990s	1,530	2,303	772.9	Costa Rica
2000s	2,155	3,041	885.74	Costa Rica
2010s	2,947	3,695	747.91	Costa Rica
2020s	3,853	4,185	331.41	Costa Rica
2030s	4,543	4,413	129.36	Congo

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Congo or Costa Rica?: Congo, at 4,543 against 4,413 in Costa Rica as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Congo and Costa Rica?: 130, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Costa Rica?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Congo and Costa Rica rank globally for population?: Congo ranks 121st and Costa Rica ranks 123rd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.