A side-by-side look at Costa Rica and El Salvador. Fertility is 1.32 births per woman in Costa Rica (2024) versus 1.77 in El Salvador (2024). Population stands at 5.2M (2025) and 6.4M (2025) respectively. GDP per capita at purchasing-power parity is $28.4K versus $12.1K.
| Indicator | Costa Rica | El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate | 1.32#189 | 1.77#121 |
| Population | 5.2M | 6.4M |
| GDP / capita (PPP) | $28.4K | $12.1K |
Topic pages: Costa Rica fertility · El Salvador fertility · Costa Rica population · El Salvador population
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birthrate.io, "Costa Rica vs El Salvador". https://birthrate.io/compare/costa-rica/el-salvador (accessed 25 August 2026). Underlying data: World Bank; UN.
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