Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Peru  | Costa Rica  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Peru | Republic of Costa Rica |
Continent  | South America | North America |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Lima | San José |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ S | 10° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 76° 0′ 0″ W | 84° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Peru is 1,285,216 sq km, and the total area of Costa Rica is 51,179.92 sq km. Peru is bigger than Costa Rica by 1,234,036.08 sq km. Peru is around 25.11 times bigger than Costa Rica.
Indicators | Peru | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 1,285,216 Sq km | 51,179.92 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,234,036.08 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 496,225 Sq Mile | 19,760.68 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 476,464.32 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.41 % | 1.05 % |
Indicators | Peru | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lima | San José |
Demonyms  | Peruvian | Costa Rican |
Official Languages  | Spanish, Quechua, Aymara | Spanish |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 94.5 % | 72.6 % |
The people of Peru are called Peruvian, and the people of Costa Rica are called Costa Rican.
Indicators | Peru | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Peruvian sol | Costa Rican colón |
Currency Symbol  | PEN | CRC |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +51 | +506 |
Internet TLD  | .pe | .cr |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | PE | CR |
Indicators | Peru | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Somos libres, seámoslo siempre | Noble patria, tu hermosa bandera |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Anthem of Peru | National Anthem of Costa Rica |
National Animal  | Andean Cock-of-the-Rock | West Indian manatee |
National Bird  | Andean Cock-of-the-rock | Clay-colored Thrush |
National Flower  | Kantutua | Purple Country Girl |
National Sport  | Paleta Frontón | Football |
National Colors  | Red and white | Blue, white and red |
Indicators | Peru | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 12th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 04:51 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC-5 (Peru Time) | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC-5 (Peru Time) | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Peru is [04:51 AM], [Saturday, 12th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Peru as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,352,719, and the total population of Costa Rica as of 2023 is estimated to be around 5,212,173.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Peru had 29,140,546 more people than Costa Rica.
The annual Population Growth in Peru is 1.35% and the annual population growth in Costa Rica is 0.85%.
Indicators | Peru | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 18.1 % | 14.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.1 % | 75.8 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.78 % | 9.96 % |
Indicators | Peru | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Lima | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 04:51 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 19.94 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 3.09 km/hr, 180 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 89 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Peru | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.16 (Births Per Woman) | 1.52 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 187.2 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 130.02 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 124.4 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 65.17 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 11.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 6.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Peru | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Lower respiratory infections (47.2 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (52.3 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 9.8 people per 100K population) | Stomach cancer ( 13.1 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.7 (people per 100K population) | 15.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.78 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 8.06 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.17 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.14 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Peru, is [ Lower respiratory infections ]. Around 47.2 people per 100,000 people in Peru, are dying of Lower respiratory infections.
Similarly, around 52.3 people per 100,000 people in Costa Rica, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Peru, spent [ 6.15% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Costa Rica, spent [ 7.57% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Peru | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 20.7 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 37.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 27.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 31.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 7.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 3.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 9% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Peru, are 1.15 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Costa Rica.
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