Total population in Nicaragua
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Nicaragua was 7,007,502 people, up from 6,916,140 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Nicaragua with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Nicaragua
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 007 502 |
| 2024 | 6 916 140 |
| 2023 | 6 823 613 |
| 2022 | 6 730 654 |
| 2021 | 6 644 741 |
| 2020 | 6 565 267 |
| 2019 | 6 483 657 |
| 2018 | 6 400 080 |
| 2017 | 6 316 232 |
| 2016 | 6 232 666 |
| 2015 | 6 149 417 |
| 2014 | 6 066 492 |
| 2013 | 5 983 844 |
| 2012 | 5 901 286 |
| 2011 | 5 819 051 |
| 2010 | 5 737 450 |
| 2009 | 5 656 601 |
| 2008 | 5 576 593 |
| 2007 | 5 497 243 |
| 2006 | 5 418 856 |
| 2005 | 5 342 106 |
| 2004 | 5 272 912 |
| 2003 | 5 210 964 |
| 2002 | 5 149 910 |
| 2001 | 5 087 825 |
| 2000 | 5 022 634 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.