Nicaragua

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Nicaragua is located in Central America. Its capital is Managua, and it has a population of 7,007,502 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 130,373 square kilometers (approximately 50,337 square miles). Its currency is Nicaraguan córdoba. The population density is approximately 54 people per square kilometer. Nicaragua shares land borders with 2 countries: Costa Rica and Honduras.

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Nicaragua at a glance

Economy of Nicaragua

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Nicaragua

CR

Costa Rica

CapitalSan José

Population5,152,950

HN

Honduras

CapitalTegucigalpa

Population11,005,850