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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Costa Rica’s population is about 12.3× that of Belize, a difference of 4,712,838.
Costa Rica’s surface area is 123% larger than that of Belize, a difference of 28,134 km².
Costa Rica’s population density is 453% higher than that of Belize, a difference of 82.2 /km².
Costa Rica’s nominal GDP is about 29.8× that of Belize, a difference of $92.15 billion.
Costa Rica’s GDP per capita is 142% higher than that of Belize, a difference of $10,906.
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Belmopan
San Jose
417,072
5,129,910
22,966 km²
51,100 km²
18.2 /km²
100 /km²
$3.20 billion · 2024
$95.35 billion · 2024
$7,681 · 2024
$18,587 · 2024
Americas
Americas
Central America
Central America
Belize dollar · BZD · $
Costa Rican colón · CRC · ₡
Belizean
Costa Rican
+501
+506
.bz
.cr
BZ / BLZ
CR / CRI
America/Belize
America/Costa_Rica
Belize
Costa Rica
| Measure | Belize | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Belmopan | San Jose |
| Population | 417,072 | 5,129,910 |
| Surface area | 22,966 km² | 51,100 km² |
| Population density | 18.2 /km² | 100 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.20 billion · 2024 | $95.35 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $7,681 · 2024 | $18,587 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Central America | Central America |
| Currency | Belize dollar · BZD · $ | Costa Rican colón · CRC · ₡ |
| Nationality | Belizean | Costa Rican |
| Phone code | +501 | +506 |
| Internet domain | .bz | .cr |
| ISO codes | BZ / BLZ | CR / CRI |
| Time zone | America/Belize | America/Costa_Rica |
| Native name | Belize | Costa Rica |
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Belize, a vibrant Central American gem, blends lush jungles, a world‑class barrier reef, and rich Mayan heritage into one unforgettable tapestry of culture, history, and natural beauty.
Full Belize profile →Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica is a small but strikingly diverse nation celebrated for its lush rainforests, abundant wildlife, and a reputation as a global leader in eco‑tourism and sustainable living.
Full Costa Rica profile →The capital of Belize is Belmopan.
Belize has a recorded population of approximately 417,072 people.
Belize covers an area of about 22,966 km².
Belize has a population density of roughly 18.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Belize has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.20 billion as of 2024.
Belize has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,681.
Belize uses the Belize dollar (BZD), with the symbol $.
Belize is located in Central America, Americas.
People from Belize are referred to as Belizean.
The international dialing code for Belize is +501.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belize is .bz.
Belize uses the America/Belize time zone.
Belize, a vibrant Central American gem, blends lush jungles, a world‑class barrier reef, and rich Mayan heritage into one unforgettable tapestry of culture, history, and natural beauty.
The capital of Costa Rica is San Jose.
Costa Rica has a recorded population of approximately 5,129,910 people.
Costa Rica covers an area of about 51,100 km².
Costa Rica has a population density of roughly 100 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Costa Rica has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $95.35 billion as of 2024.
Costa Rica has a GDP per capita of approximately $18,587.
Costa Rica uses the Costa Rican colón (CRC), with the symbol ₡.
Costa Rica is located in Central America, Americas.
People from Costa Rica are referred to as Costa Rican.
The international dialing code for Costa Rica is +506.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Costa Rica is .cr.
Costa Rica uses the America/Costa_Rica time zone.
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica is a small but strikingly diverse nation celebrated for its lush rainforests, abundant wildlife, and a reputation as a global leader in eco‑tourism and sustainable living.