The population of Vanuatu is 199,414 (July 2003 est.).To view this information click the view all countries link at the top of the page. To sort the countries into alphabetical order click country at the top of the country list.

The population of Costa Rica is 3,896,092 (July 2003 est). You can find this infomation by clicking on the view all countries link at the top of the page. You can also sort the countries by name by clicking the word country at the top of the list of countries.

For more information on Costa Rica including a map, see the Costa Rica detailed country profile.

What are the development implications of having a younger population?

Governments would need to budget for education and related social infrastructure accordingly. In poorer countries, unemployment rates may rise, aggravating social tensions; in addition, fertility and birth rates may go up, requiring relevant planning to address related issues, such as teenage pregnancy.

The greater development issue for many countries is the profile of their populations. Many countries are increasingly graying, with a growing proportion of populations over 64.

What are the problems of an aging population?

Governments would need to increase budgets for healthcare, live-in institutions and other support systems for the aged, even as production is likely to be impacted by a proportionately smaller working population.