Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
Comparedoo.com welcomes you to explore the detailed comparison between Costa Rica and Moldova.
Dive in and compare them across different aspects like cost of living, standard of living, geography, demographics, environment, society, economy, health factors and many more.
Enjoy exploring!
 Indicators  | Costa Rica  | Moldova  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Costa Rica | Republic of Moldova |
Continent  | North America | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | San José | Chișinău |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ N | 47° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 84° 0′ 0″ W | 29° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Costa Rica is 51,179.92 sq km, and the total area of Moldova is 33,843 sq km. Costa Rica is bigger than Moldova by 17,336.92 sq km. Costa Rica is around 1.51 times bigger than Moldova.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Moldova |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 51,179.92 Sq km | 33,843 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 17,336.92 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 19,760.68 Sq Mile | 13,067 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 6,693.68 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.05 % | 1.4 % |
Indicators | Costa Rica | Moldova |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | San José | Chișinău |
Demonyms  | Costa Rican | Moldovan |
Official Languages  | Spanish | Romanian |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 72.6 % | 91.8 % |
The people of Costa Rica are called Costa Rican, and the people of Moldova are called Moldovan.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Moldova |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Costa Rican colón | Moldovan leu |
Currency Symbol  | CRC | MDL |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +506 | +373 |
Internet TLD  | .cr | .md |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CR | MD |
Indicators | Costa Rica | Moldova |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Noble patria, tu hermosa bandera | Limba noastră |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Anthem of Costa Rica | Our Language |
National Animal  | West Indian manatee | Aurochs |
National Bird  | Clay-colored Thrush | White Stork |
National Flower  | Purple Country Girl | Dog Rose |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Blue, white and red | Blue, yellow and red |
Indicators | Costa Rica | Moldova |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 211 days |
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Costa Rica as of 2023 is estimated to be around 5,212,173, and the total population of Moldova as of 2023 is estimated to be around 2,486,891.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Costa Rica had 2,725,282 more people than Moldova.
The annual Population Growth in Costa Rica is 0.85% and the annual population growth in Moldova is -1.38%.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Moldova |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.2 % | 13.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 75.8 % | 74.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 9.96 % | 12.2 % |
Indicators | Costa Rica | Moldova |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Current Time | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Costa Rica | Moldova |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.52 (Births Per Woman) | 1.8 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 130.02 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 304.75 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 65.17 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 117.04 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 6.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 12.2 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Costa Rica | Moldova |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (52.3 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (353 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Stomach cancer ( 13.1 people per 100K population) | Breast cancer ( 15 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 15.5 (people per 100K population) | 9.1 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 8.06 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 14.67 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.14 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.34 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Costa Rica, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 52.3 people per 100,000 people in Costa Rica, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 353 people per 100,000 people in Moldova, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Costa Rica, spent [ 7.57% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Moldova, spent [ 7.75% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Costa Rica | Moldova |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 37.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 48.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 31.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 23% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 3.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 11.36 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 9% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Costa Rica, are 1.37 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Moldova.
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the general comparison between Costa Rica and Moldova.
For more side-by-side comparsion between Countries, States and Cities, you can use the search box above or click the links below.
The Comparedoo.com family sincerely appreciates your time with us. We look forward to seeing you on our other pages.
