Costa Rica: Land area

The latest value from 2022 is 51060 sq. km, unchanged from 51060 sq. km in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 673036 sq. km, based on data from 191 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 1961 to 2022 is 51060 sq. km. The minimum value, 51060 sq. km, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 51060 sq. km was recorded in 1961. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.