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Nicaragua: Facts & Stats
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Facts
| Also Known As | Republic of Nicaragua • República de Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Head Of State And Government | President: Daniel Ortega |
| Capital | Managua |
| Population | (2025 est.) 6,947,000 |
| Form Of Government | unitary multiparty republic with one legislative house (National Assembly [921]) |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Official Religion | none |
| Official Name | República de Nicaragua (Republic of Nicaragua) |
| Total Area (Sq Km) | 130,373 |
| Total Area (Sq Mi) | 50,337 |
| Monetary Unit | córdoba (C$) |
| Population Rank | (2025) 108 |
| Population Projection 2030 | 7,232,000 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Mi | (2025) 138 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Km | (2025) 53.3 |
| Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2022) 58.6% • Rural: (2022) 41.4% |
| Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: (2020–2025) 73.7 years • Female: (2020–2025) 79.8 years |
| Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: (2015) 82% • Female: (2015) 83% |
| Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) | (2023) 16,016 |
| Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2023) 2,350 |
| 1Includes the runner-up in the presidential election and the immediate past president or the vice president. | |
Photos
National anthem of Nicaragua
Related Topics and References
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