Alajuela's 2025 population is now estimated at 435,274. In 1950, the population of Alajuela was 13,944. Alajuela has grown by 10,636 in the last year, which represents a 2.5% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Alajuela, which typically includes Alajuela's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 1,502,640 | |
| Heredia | 359,492 | |
| Limon | 63,081 | |
| San Francisco | 55,923 | |
| Liberia | 45,380 | |
| Paraiso | 39,702 | |
| Puntarenas | 35,650 | |
| San Isidro | 34,877 | |
| Curridabat | 34,586 | |
| San Vicente | 34,447 | |
| San Vicente de Moravia | 34,447 | |
| Purral | 30,034 | |
| Turrialba | 28,955 | |
| San Miguel | 28,827 | |
| San Pedro | 27,477 | |
| San Rafael Abajo | 27,419 | |
| Quesada | 27,310 | |
| Ipis | 26,669 | |
| Cartago | 26,594 | |
| Chacarita | 26,354 | |
| San Juan | 26,047 | |
| Mercedes | 26,007 | |
| Guadalupe | 26,005 | |
| Aserri | 25,874 | |
| San Rafael | 25,410 | |
| San Felipe | 24,985 | |
| Patarra | 23,983 | |
| Tejar | 22,433 | |
| San Pablo | 21,662 | |
| Calle Blancos | 20,710 | |
| Canas | 20,306 | |
| Guapiles | 19,092 | |
| Siquirres | 18,231 | |
| San Diego | 16,991 | |
| Colima | 15,875 | |
| Esparza | 15,575 | |
| San Juan de Dios | 15,469 | |
| Nicoya | 15,313 | |
| San Rafael Arriba | 15,051 | |
| Desamparados | 14,448 | |
| Concepcion | 14,000 | |
| Alajuelita | 13,845 | |
| Sabanilla | 13,251 | |
| Granadilla | 12,683 | |
| Santa Cruz | 12,281 | |
| San Josecito | 12,195 | |
| Escazu | 12,071 | |
| Naranjo | 11,853 | |
| Buenos Aires | 11,680 | |
| San Antonio | 10,938 | |
| San Ramon | 10,765 | |
| Tres Rios | 10,430 | |
| Daniel Flores | 10,028 |