Nicaragua has experienced steady population growth over the past several decades. In the mid-20th century, the country’s population was under 2 million, but by 2024, it is estimated to have surpassed 7 million people. This growth has been driven by relatively high birth rates, although these have gradually declined due to increased access to education and family planning. Despite periods of political instability and economic challenges, Nicaragua’s population has continued to rise, albeit at a slower pace in recent years. Urbanization is also a notable trend, with more people moving to cities like Managua in search of better opportunities, further shaping the country’s demographic landscape.
Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
---|---|---|
1950 | 1,097,916 | 9.2 |
1955 | 1,277,288 | 10.6 |
1960 | 1,492,698 | 12.4 |
1965 | 1,750,391 | 14.6 |
1970 | 2,052,544 | 17.1 |
1975 | 2,394,739 | 20 |
1980 | 2,803,030 | 23.4 |
1985 | 3,180,138 | 26.5 |
1990 | 3,643,561 | 30.4 |
1995 | 4,395,504 | 36.6 |
2000 | 4,858,962 | 40.5 |
2005 | 5,259,795 | 43.8 |
2010 | 5,595,169 | 46.6 |
2015 | 5,895,223 | 49.1 |
2020 | 6,186,056 | 51.6 |
2022 | 6,301,880 | 52.5 |
2023 | 6,359,689 | 53 |
2024 | 6,417,180 | 53.5 |
2025 | 6,474,148 | 54 |
2030 | 6,738,689 | 56.2 |
2035 | 6,953,360 | 57.9 |
2040 | 7,113,201 | 59.3 |
2045 | 7,222,622 | 60.2 |
2050 | 7,287,372 | 60.7 |
2055 | 7,310,009 | 60.9 |
2060 | 7,285,886 | 60.7 |
2065 | 7,208,866 | 60.1 |
2070 | 7,076,721 | 59 |
2075 | 6,892,715 | 57.4 |
2080 | 6,664,882 | 55.5 |
2085 | 6,404,887 | 53.4 |
2090 | 6,125,797 | 51.1 |
2095 | 5,839,510 | 48.7 |
2100 | 5,555,301 | 46.3 |
Data from US Census International Database