Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: Hispanic
Language: Spanish - (spa)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism
Country: Costa Rica
Also found in: Canada; United States
Population: 4,865,000
Global Population: 5,014,800
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Costa Ricans of Costa Rica, numbering 4,865,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Hispanic people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 5,014,800 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Spanish. The primary religion practiced by the Costa Ricans is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available