Costa Rica vs Ireland: Total sample population
Costa Rica
5.15 million
in 2021
Ireland
4.68 million
in 2016
Costa Rica rank
82nd
Ireland rank
83rd
Total sample population over time
- Costa Rica
- Ireland
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 5.15 million against 4.68 million in Ireland, a difference of 470,520.
That makes Costa Rica's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Costa Rica has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 82nd and Ireland ranks 83rd of 113 countries.
Costa Rica has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.74 million | 3,516 | 2.73 million | Costa Rica |
| 2000s | 4.40 million | 4.29 million | 112,082 | Costa Rica |
| 2010s | 4.80 million | 4.63 million | 161,812 | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total sample population, Costa Rica or Ireland?
- Costa Rica, at 5.15 million against 4.68 million in Ireland as of 2021.
- What is the difference in total sample population between Costa Rica and Ireland?
- 470,520, with Costa Rica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Ireland?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2016.
- How do Costa Rica and Ireland rank globally for total sample population?
- Costa Rica ranks 82nd and Ireland ranks 83rd of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Total sample population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.