Nicaragua: Facts & Stats
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Also Known As | Republic of Nicaragua • República de Nicaragua |
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Head Of State And Government | President: Daniel Ortega |
Capital | Managua |
Population | (2024 est.) 6,875,000 |
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$) |
Population Rank | (2023) 108 |
Population Projection 2030 | 7,232,000 |
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi | (2024) 136.6 |
Density: Persons Per Sq Km | (2024) 52.7 |
Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2022) 58.6% • Rural: (2022) 41.4% |
Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: (2020–2025) 73.7 years • Female: (2020–2025) 79.8 years |
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: (2015) 82% • Female: (2015) 83% |
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) | (2023) 16,016 |
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2023) 2,270 |
1Includes the runner-up in the presidential election and the immediate past president or the vice president. |
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National anthem of Nicaragua
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