Total number of international immigrants in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Total number of international immigrants was 43,757 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in Nicaragua, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in Nicaragua is 43,757 immigrants, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Nicaragua peaked at 43,757 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 26,619 immigrants, in 1995.
That places Nicaragua 167th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 41,421 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 26,619 immigrants | -35.7% |
| 2000 | 30,389 immigrants | +14.2% |
| 2005 | 34,919 immigrants | +14.9% |
| 2010 | 37,345 immigrants | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 40,261 immigrants | +7.8% |
| 2020 | 42,167 immigrants | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 43,757 immigrants | +3.8% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 43,757 immigrants is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937 immigrants, 22% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 43,757 immigrants is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 67,285 immigrants, 65% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34,020 immigrants | 26,619 immigrants | 41,421 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 32,654 immigrants | 30,389 immigrants | 34,919 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 38,803 immigrants | 37,345 immigrants | 40,261 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 42,962 immigrants | 42,167 immigrants | 43,757 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 164 Sierra Leone 49,997 immigrants compare
- 165 Andorra 48,408 immigrants compare
- 166 Albania 46,377 immigrants compare
- 168 Isle of Man 43,693 immigrants compare
- 169 El Salvador 43,342 immigrants compare
- 170 Sri Lanka 40,698 immigrants compare
More population data for Nicaragua
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3894 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4231 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4231 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 394,954 people (2100)
- Population density 71.56 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.15 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Nicaragua?
- Total number of international immigrants in Nicaragua was 43,757 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 43,757 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,619 immigrants in 1995.
- How does Nicaragua rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Nicaragua ranks 167th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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