Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Costa Rica: Population aged 65 years or older
Bosnia and Herzegovina
710.62 thousands
in 2025
Costa Rica
641.85 thousands
in 2025
Bosnia and Herzegovina rank
93rd
Costa Rica rank
95th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Costa Rica
How they compare
Bosnia and Herzegovina currently reports 710.62 thousands against 641.85 thousands in Costa Rica, a difference of 68.77 thousands.
That makes Bosnia and Herzegovina's figure about 1.1 times Costa Rica's.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been ahead every year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 93rd and Costa Rica ranks 95th of 233 countries.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Costa Rica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 208.64 thousands | 71.7 thousands | 136.94 thousands | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 1980s | 255.81 thousands | 109.62 thousands | 146.19 thousands | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 1990s | 342.7 thousands | 170.57 thousands | 172.13 thousands | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 2000s | 526.4 thousands | 261.77 thousands | 264.64 thousands | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 2010s | 603.29 thousands | 406.09 thousands | 197.2 thousands | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 2020s | 682.54 thousands | 575.77 thousands | 106.77 thousands | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Bosnia and Herzegovina or Costa Rica?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, at 710.62 thousands against 641.85 thousands in Costa Rica as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Costa Rica?
- 68.77 thousands, with Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Costa Rica?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Bosnia and Herzegovina and Costa Rica rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 93rd and Costa Rica ranks 95th of 233 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release