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

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

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Costa Rica vs Liberia: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Costa Rica

4,413

in 2030

Liberia

4,018

in 2030

Costa Rica rank

123rd

Liberia rank

125th

Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) over time

Costa Rica
Liberia

How they compare

Costa Rica currently reports 4,413 against 4,018 in Liberia, a difference of 395.

That makes Costa Rica's figure about 1.1 times Liberia's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Costa Rica has been ahead every year.

Costa Rica ranks 123rd and Liberia ranks 125th of 188 countries.

Costa Rica has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Costa Rica	Liberia	Difference	Ahead
1990s	2,303	1,289	1,014	Costa Rica
2000s	3,041	1,911	1,130	Costa Rica
2010s	3,695	2,649	1,046	Costa Rica
2020s	4,185	3,453	731.34	Costa Rica
2030s	4,413	4,018	395.37	Costa Rica

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Costa Rica or Liberia?: Costa Rica, at 4,413 against 4,018 in Liberia as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Costa Rica and Liberia?: 395, with Costa Rica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Liberia?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Costa Rica and Liberia rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?: Costa Rica ranks 123rd and Liberia ranks 125th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+)
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. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.