Nicaragua Statistics

Population

7,007,502 people (2025)

Total GDP

$21.2B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$3,020 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.706 (123.)

About Nicaragua

Nicaragua has largest freshwater lake in Central America with unique freshwater sharks. The country has impressive volcanic landscape with active volcanoes and crater lakes. Nicaraguan culture emphasizes poetry, revolution heritage, and traditional values.

The nation has tropical climate with Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. Nicaragua has presidential republic with political challenges and development needs. The country has agricultural economy and growing tourism sector.

Managua is capital while Granada showcases colonial architecture beautifully. Nicaragua has excellent surfing beaches and volcano boarding adventures. The country has Spanish as official language with indigenous influences.

Traditional Nicaraguan culture includes folk dancing, craft traditions, and literary heritage. The nation has Catholic majority with evangelical growth. Nicaraguan cuisine features gallo pinto, plantains, and Central American ingredients.

The population is 7 million with young demographics and rural lifestyle. Nicaragua offers volcanic adventures, freshwater lake beauty, and Central American authenticity in poet nation.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$21.2B
$19.1B
$17.0B
$14.8B
$12.7B
$12.7B
$12.7B
$14.2B
$15.6B
$17.8B
$19.7B
$21.2B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
14.4%
0-14
13.9%
9.2%
15-24
9.0%
15.3%
25-44
15.7%
7.9%
45-64
8.8%
2.4%
65+
3.3%
Male
Female
%49.2 (3.447.757)
%50.8 (3.559.745)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 8.611.722 -0.42% 71.6
2090 8.938.113 -0.31% 74.3
2080 9.164.172 -0.16% 76.2
2070 9.235.612 +0.03% 76.7
2060 9.107.127 +0.28% 75.7
2050 8.756.430 +0.55% 72.8
2040 8.189.914 +0.82% 68.1
2030 7.441.603 +1.14% 61.8
2025 NOW 7.007.502 +1.32% 58.2
2020 6.565.267 +1.26% 54.6
2015 6.149.417 +1.37% 51.1
2010 5.737.450 +1.43% 47.7
2005 5.342.105 +1.31% 44.4
2000 5.022.633 +1.39% 41.7
1995 4.642.931 +2.06% 38.6
1990 4.162.559 +2.36% 34.6
1985 3.706.479 +2.41% 30.8
1980 3.252.403 +2.78% 27
1975 2.816.943 +3.11% 23.4
1970 2.423.065 +3.18% 20.1
1965 2.072.681 +3.11% 17.2
1960 1.782.370 +3.04% 14.8
1955 1.536.246 +2.95% 12.8
1950 1.331.439 - 11.1

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Boaco
185.013
Carazo
197.139
Chinandega
439.906
Chontales
190.863
Costa Caribe Norte
530.586
Costa Caribe Sur
414.543
Estelí
229.866
Granada
201.993
Jinotega
475.630
León
421.050
Madriz
174.744
Managua
1.546.939
Masaya
391.903
Matagalpa
569.462
Rivas
182.645

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