A side-by-side look at Costa Rica and Ecuador. Fertility is 1.32 births per woman in Costa Rica (2024) versus 1.81 in Ecuador (2024). Population stands at 5.2M (2025) and 18.3M (2025) respectively. GDP per capita at purchasing-power parity is $28.4K versus $14.3K.
| Indicator | Costa Rica | Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate | 1.32#189 | 1.81#116 |
| Population | 5.2M | 18.3M |
| GDP / capita (PPP) | $28.4K | $14.3K |
Topic pages: Costa Rica fertility · Ecuador fertility · Costa Rica population · Ecuador population
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birthrate.io, "Costa Rica vs Ecuador". https://birthrate.io/compare/costa-rica/ecuador (accessed 25 August 2026). Underlying data: World Bank; UN.
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