Nicaragua

Republic of Nicaragua

"A Central American country known for its lakes, volcanoes, and colonial architecture."

Central America
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Managua

12.15°, -86.27°

Official Languages

Spanish

Population

6.82M

Total Area

130.37K km²

Population Density

52.34 people per km²

Currency

Nicaraguan córdoba

C$

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#107
6,823,613

Population+1.4%

2023
#85
74.95

Life Expectancy

2023
#109
59.8%

Urban Population

2023
#88
2.22

Fertility Rate

2023
#136
58.2%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#128
$17.83B

GDP+4.6%

2023
#138
$2.61K

GDP per Capita

2023
#125
4.6%

Inflation

2024
#77
4.6%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#156
46.2

Gini Index

2014

Frequently Asked Questions About Nicaragua

What is the capital of Nicaragua?

Nicaragua's capital city is Managua.

What is the population of Nicaragua?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Nicaragua is approximately 6.82M people. This makes it the 107th most populous country out of 193 states.

How large is Nicaragua?

Nicaragua spans a total area of approximately 130,373 square kilometers (50,337.28 square miles).

Which continent is Nicaragua in?

Nicaragua is located in Americas, specifically within the Central America subregion.

What is the GDP of Nicaragua?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nicaragua is approximately $17.83B USD. This ranks Nicaragua as the 128th largest economy out of 192 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.