The total population in Nicaragua was estimated at 6.9 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Nicaragua had a population of 1.8 million people. source: Instituto Nacional de Información de Desarrrolo

Population in Nicaragua is expected to reach 7.00 Million by the end of 2025, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Nicaragua Population is projected to trend around 7.13 Million in 2026 and 7.40 Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Minimum Wages 8000.46 7692.75 NIO/Month Mar 2025
Population 6.87 6.80 Million Dec 2024
Unemployment Rate 2.40 2.80 percent Jul 2025
Wages 14.89 14.82 NIO Thousands/Month Jun 2025



Nicaragua Population
The population of Nicaragua represents 0.09 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 1188 people on the planet is a resident of Nicaragua.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6.87 6.80 6.87 1.77 1960 - 2024 Million Yearly