Net migration metrics in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Net migration metrics was -7,996 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-7,996
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
178th
of 236 countries
All-time high
-2,175
in 1952
All-time low
-44,931
in 2003
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Nicaragua, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded -7,996 for net migration metrics in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 69.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Nicaragua peaked at -2,175 in 1952 and was at its lowest, -44,931, in 2003.
Nicaragua ranks 178th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -2,195 | — |
| 1951 | -2,183 | -0.5% |
| 1952 | -2,175 | -0.4% |
| 1953 | -2,175 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -2,183 | +0.4% |
| 1955 | -2,193 | +0.5% |
| 1956 | -2,201 | +0.4% |
| 1957 | -2,206 | +0.2% |
| 1958 | -2,225 | +0.9% |
| 1959 | -2,293 | +3.1% |
| 1960 | -2,418 | +5.5% |
| 1961 | -2,579 | +6.7% |
| 1962 | -2,727 | +5.7% |
| 1963 | -2,881 | +5.6% |
| 1964 | -3,043 | +5.6% |
| 1965 | -3,231 | +6.2% |
| 1966 | -3,443 | +6.6% |
| 1967 | -3,666 | +6.5% |
| 1968 | -3,979 | +8.5% |
| 1969 | -4,592 | +15.4% |
| 1970 | -5,423 | +18.1% |
| 1971 | -6,328 | +16.7% |
| 1972 | -7,219 | +14.1% |
| 1973 | -7,947 | +10.1% |
| 1974 | -8,639 | +8.7% |
| 1975 | -9,349 | +8.2% |
| 1976 | -10,155 | +8.6% |
| 1977 | -11,082 | +9.1% |
| 1978 | -12,273 | +10.7% |
| 1979 | -14,152 | +15.3% |
| 1980 | -15,130 | +6.9% |
| 1981 | -17,353 | +14.7% |
| 1982 | -19,395 | +11.8% |
| 1983 | -20,620 | +6.3% |
| 1984 | -22,493 | +9.1% |
| 1985 | -23,840 | +6.0% |
| 1986 | -24,805 | +4.0% |
| 1987 | -25,127 | +1.3% |
| 1988 | -24,753 | -1.5% |
| 1989 | -24,364 | -1.6% |
| 1990 | -24,280 | -0.3% |
| 1991 | -24,028 | -1.0% |
| 1992 | -24,171 | +0.6% |
| 1993 | -24,091 | -0.3% |
| 1994 | -24,773 | +2.8% |
| 1995 | -25,889 | +4.5% |
| 1996 | -35,208 | +36.0% |
| 1997 | -36,851 | +4.7% |
| 1998 | -38,260 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | -40,095 | +4.8% |
| 2000 | -42,087 | +5.0% |
| 2001 | -43,837 | +4.2% |
| 2002 | -44,906 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | -44,931 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | -44,222 | -1.6% |
| 2005 | -33,280 | -24.7% |
| 2006 | -32,274 | -3.0% |
| 2007 | -31,357 | -2.8% |
| 2008 | -30,675 | -2.2% |
| 2009 | -29,913 | -2.5% |
| 2010 | -29,081 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | -28,221 | -3.0% |
| 2012 | -27,389 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | -26,587 | -2.9% |
| 2014 | -25,570 | -3.8% |
| 2015 | -24,353 | -4.8% |
| 2016 | -23,076 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | -21,849 | -5.3% |
| 2018 | -20,742 | -5.1% |
| 2019 | -19,730 | -4.9% |
| 2020 | -10,383 | -47.4% |
| 2021 | -10,383 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | -7,996 | -23.0% |
| 2023 | -7,996 | -0.0% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's -7,996 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -6,004, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's -7,996 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -194.5, 41.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Nicaragua changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +47.4% | -19,730 | -10,383 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -2,203 | -2,293 | -2,175 | 10 |
| 1960s | -3,256 | -4,592 | -2,418 | 10 |
| 1970s | -9,257 | -14,152 | -5,423 | 10 |
| 1980s | -21,788 | -25,127 | -15,130 | 10 |
| 1990s | -29,765 | -40,095 | -24,028 | 10 |
| 2000s | -37,748 | -44,931 | -29,913 | 10 |
| 2010s | -24,660 | -29,081 | -19,730 | 10 |
| 2020s | -9,190 | -10,383 | -7,996 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More population data for Nicaragua
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4231 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3894 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,095 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.15 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.43 (2100)
- Population density 71.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 394,954 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Nicaragua?
- Net migration metrics in Nicaragua was -7,996 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was -2,175 in 1952.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was -44,931 in 2003.
- How does Nicaragua rank for net migration metrics?
- Nicaragua ranks 178th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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