Diasporas in Costa Rica
The communities settled in Costa Rica, city by city, their upcoming meetups and the associations behind them. Wherever you're from, your place is somewhere on this page.
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Cities in Costa Rica
The largest diasporas in Costa Rica
- Nicaragua420K
- Venezuela34K
- Colombia31K
- El Salvador20K
- United States18K
- Panama17K
- Cuba8.3K
- Honduras5.7K
- Peru5.5K
- Mexico4.5K
- Guatemala3.9K
- Spain3.1K
Source : ONU DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024. People born abroad, not their locally born children: a floor, not a ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
What are the largest diasporas in Costa Rica?
According to the UN (2024), the largest come from Nicaragua (423,000), Venezuela (34,000), Colombia (30,800), El Salvador (20,100), and the United States (18,400). These figures count people born abroad, not their children born locally.
How can I find people from my country in Costa Rica?
Sign up on Compatri and set your city: the community of your country of origin starts with you, and the next ones find it.
Which diaspora events take place in Costa Rica?
No event is announced yet. The first one can come from you: it takes a few minutes and members in the country will see it.
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