Costa Rica vs New Zealand: Population
Population over time
- Costa Rica
- New Zealand
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 4,499 against 4,413 in Costa Rica, a difference of 86.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was New Zealand ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 123rd and New Zealand ranks 122nd of 188 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 1 and New Zealand in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,303 | 2,803 | 500.48 | New Zealand |
| 2000s | 3,041 | 3,202 | 161.46 | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 3,695 | 3,692 | 2.98 | Costa Rica |
| 2020s | 4,185 | 4,288 | 103.19 | New Zealand |
| 2030s | 4,413 | 4,499 | 86.22 | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population, Costa Rica or New Zealand?
- New Zealand, at 4,499 against 4,413 in Costa Rica as of 2030.
- What is the difference in population between Costa Rica and New Zealand?
- 86, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and New Zealand?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do Costa Rica and New Zealand rank globally for population?
- Costa Rica ranks 123rd and New Zealand ranks 122nd 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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About this data
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.