What is the Population of Nicaragua?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Nicaragua has a population of approximately 6,803,886 people, making it the 107th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.09% of the world's population. With a land area of 130,373 km², the population density is roughly 52 people per km².
| Population | 6,803,886 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 107th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.09% |
| Area | 130,373 km² |
| Population density | 52 / km² |
| Demonym | Nicaraguan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 6,803,886 | 107th |
| Libya | 7,459,000 | 104th |
| Kyrgyzstan | 7,281,800 | 105th |
| Turkmenistan | 7,057,841 | 106th |
| Serbia | 6,567,783 | 108th |
| Central African Republic | 6,470,307 | 109th |
| Bulgaria | 6,437,360 | 110th |
Nicaragua compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 5,309,625 | 51,100 |
| Honduras | 9,892,632 | 112,492 |
Nicaragua in context
- Nicaragua covers 130,373 km², making it the 96th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Costa Rica, Honduras.
- With 6,803,886 people, Nicaragua holds about 13.4% of the population of Central America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Nicaragua is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Nicaragua — FAQ
What is the population of Nicaragua?
The population of Nicaragua is approximately 6,803,886 (6.8 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Nicaragua in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Nicaragua at approximately 6,803,886 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Nicaragua is the 107th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Nicaragua?
Approximately 6,803,886 people live in Nicaragua, making it the 107th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Nicaragua rank by population?
Nicaragua is the 107th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.09%.
What is the population density of Nicaragua?
Nicaragua has a population density of roughly 52 people per km², based on a land area of 130,373 km².
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