Costa Rica: The Country with More Cars Than Babies Per Year

Costa Rica: The Country with More Cars Than Babies Per Year

Q COSTARICA — It’s a statistic that stops you in your tracks: in Costa Rica, more cars are registered each year than babies born. For a country famous for its lush rainforests, vibrant culture, and “Pura Vida” way of life, this unexpected fact paints a curious picture of its shifting priorities and evolving landscape. Costa Rica’s birth rate has been steadily declining for decades. Families are choosing to have fewer children, influenced by urba…