🇳🇮 Nicaragua
Nicaragua (North America) has a population of 7,007,502 (2025), ranking 107 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Nicaragua: $3,173 /inh. (2025), ranking 157 out of 211. Economic growth is 4.9 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 5 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 2.1 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Nicaragua, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186).
Weaknesses – Nicaragua, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Academic freedom index (173/173), Rule of law index (V-Dem) (173/173), Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) (173/174).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Nicaragua has $3,173 /inh., below the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Nicaragua has 5 %, below the regional median (North America: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Nicaragua has 2.1 %, close to the regional median (North America: 2 %).
- GDP growth: Nicaragua has 4.9 %, above the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP growth | 4.9 % | 2025 | 56 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 3.6 % | 2025 | 67 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 3.8 % | 2021 | 84 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $65.1B | 2025 | 124 of 201 |
| GDP | $22.2B | 2025 | 130 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $1,747 /inh. | 2021 | 139 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $9,284 /inh. | 2025 | 144 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $2,850 /inh. | 2025 | 154 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $3,173 /inh. | 2025 | 157 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price of a Big Mac | $5.11 | 2026 | 30 of 55 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.1 % | 2025 | 65 of 191 |
| Lending interest rate | 9.2 % | 2025 | 65 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 36.62 LCU/$ | 2025 | 86 of 211 |
| Real interest rate | 1.4 % | 2025 | 112 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 39.3 % | 2022 | 120 of 164 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 7.6 % | 2025 | 174 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 62.7 % | 2025 | 51 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 66.1 % | 2025 | 53 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 30.5 % | 2025 | 58 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 44.3 % | 2025 | 66 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 9.5 % | 2025 | 67 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 5 % | 2025 | 88 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 52.6 % | 2025 | 114 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 16.9 % | 2025 | 119 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 4.2 % | 2024 | 47 of 198 |
| Imports of goods and services | 54.9 % | 2025 | 67 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 96.4 % | 2025 | 72 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 41.6 % | 2025 | 80 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $8.9B | 2025 | 109 of 205 |
| Services exports | $1.2B | 2024 | 135 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 0.6 % | 2024 | 168 of 185 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 26.6 % | 2024 | 7 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 6.8 % | 2025 | 31 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 3.4 % | 2023 | 61 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $1.5B | 2025 | 84 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 474,000 arr. | 2020 | 132 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $128M | 1999 | 151 of 201 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 41.3 % | 2024 | 11 of 159 |
| Budget balance | 2.3 % | 2024 | 17 of 158 |
| Tax revenue | 20.1 % | 2024 | 53 of 161 |
| Research and development spending | 0.1 % | 2015 | 125 of 155 |
| Central government spending | 16.3 % | 2023 | 130 of 160 |
| Military spending | 0.6 % | 2025 | 148 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 11.4 % | 2025 | 149 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 5.7 months | 2024 | 55 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $8.3B | 2025 | 91 of 180 |
| External debt | 82.8 % | 2024 | 106 of 121 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 32.3 % | 2024 | 113 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 76.1 % | 2025 | 42 of 189 |
| Gross savings | 28.5 % | 2024 | 51 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 29.3 % | 2025 | 56 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14.5 % | 2025 | 58 of 203 |
| Gross capital formation | 25.8 % | 2025 | 68 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 12.6 % | 2025 | 73 of 201 |
| Services | 45.2 % | 2025 | 168 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in the population | 50.8 % | 2025 | 72 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 66 % | 2025 | 75 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 28.3 % | 2025 | 78 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 92.7 % | 2024 | 88 of 145 |
| Population | 7,007,502 inhab. | 2025 | 107 of 213 |
| Urban population | 59.4 % | 2025 | 126 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 84.7 % | 2012 | 129 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 5.7 % | 2025 | 139 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 51.5 per 100 | 2025 | 139 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 96.9 per 100 women | 2025 | 142 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.2 % | 2025 | 142 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 25.3 yrs | 2023 | 156 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.5 per 100 girls | 2024 | 174 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female suicide rate | 2.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 53 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 7.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 62 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 12.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 68 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 65.4 yrs | 2023 | 74 of 183 |
| Population growth | 1.31 % | 2025 | 77 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 19.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 77 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 11.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 81 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 9.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 81 of 194 |
| Children per woman | 2.21 children/woman | 2024 | 91 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 72.5 yrs | 2024 | 100 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 75.1 yrs | 2024 | 104 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 77.6 yrs | 2024 | 111 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 16.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 111 of 188 |
| Death rate | 4.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 198 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health expenditure | 8.3 % | 2023 | 55 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 43 per 100,000 | 2024 | 103 of 206 |
| Measles vaccination | 85 % | 2023 | 124 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 37.6 % | 2023 | 130 of 191 |
| Physicians | 0.68 per 1,000 | 2018 | 132 of 193 |
| Undernourishment | 17.3 % | 2022 | 134 of 167 |
| Hospital beds | 1 per 1,000 | 2022 | 152 of 190 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.57 per 1,000 | 2017 | 153 of 196 |
Body and lifestyle 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of women | 27.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 39 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 74 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 4.3 L/person | 2024 | 103 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 10.4 % | 2024 | 132 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult men | 28.7 % | 2024 | 153 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 40.3 % | 2024 | 154 of 196 |
| Average height of men | 166.7 cm | 2014 | 154 of 198 |
| Adult obesity | 34.9 % | 2024 | 162 of 196 |
| Average height of women | 154.4 cm | 2014 | 172 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent prayer | 76.3 % | 2022 | 29 of 80 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 54.2 % | 2022 | 34 of 112 |
| Importance of religion in life | 88.9 % | 2022 | 35 of 114 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 13.3 % | 2020 | 52 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1.9 % | 2020 | 63 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 84.8 % | 2020 | 63 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.48 | 2003 | 90 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.43 | 2003 | 117 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.05 | 2003 | 168 of 203 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.6 % | 2024 | 184 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0 % | 2020 | 186 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 37.2 % | 2014 | 13 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 6.6 % | 2014 | 107 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 5.1 % | 2014 | 145 of 169 |
| Gini index | 46.2 | 2014 | 157 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of coastline | 910 km | 2026 | 84 of 227 |
| Total area | 130,370 km² | 2023 | 97 of 212 |
| Land area | 120,340 km² | 2023 | 98 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 2 countries | 2026 | 108 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 1,253 km | 2026 | 112 of 230 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 12.9 ° | 2026 | 139 of 232 |
| Population density | 56.7 inh./km² | 2023 | 145 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 2,280 mm | 2022 | 22 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 23,209 m³/inh. | 2022 | 28 of 181 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 1.8 % | 2015 | 79 of 212 |
| Average elevation | 298 m | 2026 | 115 of 166 |
| Highest point | 2,085 m | 2026 | 117 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 21.2 % | 2025 | 82 of 210 |
| Arable land | 12.5 % | 2022 | 84 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 42.3 % | 2023 | 86 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 25.8 % | 2023 | 117 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.14 | 2025 | 138 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.1 | 2025 | 145 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.15 | 2025 | 154 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.09 | 2025 | 162 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.04 | 2025 | 164 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.11 | 2025 | 165 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.02 | 2025 | 169 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 16 yrs | 2026 | 217 of 222 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | No multiparty elections | 2025 | 19 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of association index | 0.04 | 2025 | 163 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.14 | 2025 | 166 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -1.82 | 2025 | 170 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.08 | 2025 | 170 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.03 | 2025 | 170 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.02 | 2025 | 172 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.02 | 2025 | 172 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.02 | 2025 | 173 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.06 | 2025 | 173 of 174 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.01 | 2025 | 118 of 205 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -2.05 | 2025 | 168 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.94 | 2025 | 171 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0 | 2025 | 172 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 14 pts | 2024 | 172 of 179 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.01 | 2025 | 173 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.94 | 2025 | 175 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.89 | 2025 | 177 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.38 | 2025 | 192 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.59 | 2025 | 194 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.76 | 2025 | 196 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 55 % | 2025 | 3 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 60 % | 2025 | 3 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 7.5 % | 2012 | 32 of 106 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,957 | 2025 | 74 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 15 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 75 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 70 /100 | 2025 | 93 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 73.3 /100 | 2025 | 101 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 58.3 /100 | 2025 | 139 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 2.8 pts | 2025 | 78 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 11.3 per 100,000 | 2021 | 158 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Licence granted as of right if conditions are met | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of modern contraceptives | 77.4 % | 2012 | 6 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 5.8 % | 2012 | 8 of 150 |
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 79.4 % | 2001 | 8 of 78 |
| Maternal mortality | 60 per 100,000 | 2023 | 107 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 94.1 % | 2017 | 140 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 93.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 194 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Prohibited in all cases | 2026 | 7 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 6.7 % | 2020 | 84 of 99 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $565 | 2024 | 92 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $210 | 2024 | 93 of 168 |
| Trade union membership rate | 5.3 % | 2010 | 124 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 5.1 /10 | 2024 | 158 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 15.3 % | 2021 | 171 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women married before age 18 | 35.2 % | 2012 | 129 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 4 yrs | 2026 | 139 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Recognised under conditions | 2026 | 15 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 7 yrs | 2025 | 165 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Nicaragua?
Nicaragua has about 7,007,502 inhabitants (2025), ranking 107 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Nicaragua?
GDP per capita is $3,173 /inh. (2025): Nicaragua ranks 157 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Nicaragua?
Annual inflation is 2.1 % (2025); Nicaragua ranks 65 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Nicaragua?
The unemployment rate is 5 % (2025); Nicaragua ranks 88 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Nicaragua stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: Nicaragua has $3,173 /inh., below the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Nicaragua come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.