Nicaragua
Sovereign state in Central America
Also known as ni · Republic of Nicaragua · NIC · NI · NCA
- Capital
- Managua
1
Sources- 1.“Constitución Política de la República de Nicaragua (texto íntegro de 2025)”asamblea.gob.ni/assets/constitucion.pdfRetrieved 2026-10-04
- Managua
- Population
- 5,142,098(2005)
1
- , 7,005,764(2025)
1
Sources- 1.“Nicaragua Population 2025”worldpopulationreview.com/countries/nicaraguaRetrieved 2025-07-12
- , 6,676,948(2024)
- +57 more
- 5,142,098(2005)
- Area
- 120,340 km²
- GDP (nominal)
- $15.7B(2022)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- , $14.1B(2021)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- $15.7B(2022)
- Currency
- Nicaraguan córdoba(since 1991)
- , Nicaraguan peso(1878–1912)
- Official language
- Head of state
- Daniel Ortega(since 2007)
- Head of government
- Daniel Ortega(since 2007)
- , Enrique Bolaños(2002–2007)
- , Arnoldo Alemán(1997–2002)
- +2 more
Overview
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Dated values recorded in Wikidata, each with its own source
All data
546 statements · 42% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
- Shares border with
- Costa Rica statement is subject of: Costa Rica–Nicaragua border
- Honduras statement is subject of: Honduras–Nicaragua border
- Colombia
- Anthem
- Salve a ti literal translation: Henffych i ti, Nicaragwa
- Member of
- United Nations(since 1945)
- World Trade Organization
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(since 1946)
- International Development Association(since 1960)
- International Finance Corporation(since 1956)
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency(since 1992)
- International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes(since 1995)
- Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean
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- Central American Bank for Economic Integration
- Central American Common Market(since 1961)
- Interpol(since 1965)
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Sources- 1.interpol.int/Member-countries/WorldRetrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Member-countries/Americas/NICARAGUARetrieved 2022-10-23
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(since 1999)
2
Sources- 1.opcw.org/about-opcw/member-states/Retrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.opcw.org/about-us/member-states/nicaraguaRetrieved 2022-10-29
- UNESCO(since 1952)
- Universal Postal Union(since 1882)
2
Sources- 1.upu.int/en/the-upu/member-countries.htmlRetrieved 2019-05-04
- 2.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Member-Countries?csid=-1&cid=217Retrieved 2022-10-28
- International Telecommunication Union(since 1926)
1
- Organization of American States(since 1948)
- International Civil Defence Organisation(since 2009)
1
Sources- 1.icdo.org/who-we-are/members/member-states.htmlRetrieved 2020-05-11
- World Meteorological Organization(since 1959)
1
- World Health Organization
1
- International Regional Organization for Agricultural Health
- World Customs Organization(since 1998)
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
- Diplomatic relation
- Germany statement is subject of: Germany–Nicaragua relations
- Australia
- South Ossetia statement is subject of: Nicaragua–South Ossetia relations
- United States statement is subject of: Nicaragua–United States relations
- Republic of Abkhazia statement is subject of: Abkhazia–Nicaragua relations
- Colombia statement is subject of: Colombia–Nicaragua relations
- Denmark statement is subject of: Denmark–Nicaragua relations
- Finland statement is subject of: Finland–Nicaragua relations
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- Mexico statement is subject of: Mexico–Nicaragua relations
- Taiwan(until 2021) statement is subject of: Nicaragua–Taiwan relations
- Russia statement is subject of: Nicaragua–Russia relations
- Greece statement is subject of: Greece–Nicaragua relations
- Israel statement is subject of: Israel–Nicaragua relations
- North Korea(since 1979) statement is subject of: Nicaragua–North Korea relations
- People's Republic of China(1985–1990) statement is subject of: China–Nicaragua relations · latest start date: December 9, 2021
- Spain
- IPA transcription
- nɪkɑˈɾɑːɡʋɑ language: Norwegian
- Lowest point
- Caribbean Sea elevation: 0 m
- Demonym
- nicaraguai
- Nicaraguan
- Nikaraguano
- Nikaraguvänan
- نيكاراغوي applies to part: masculine
- نيكاراغويون applies to part: plural
- نيكاراغوية applies to part: feminine
- никарагуанцы applies to part: plural
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- никарагуанец applies to part: masculine
- никарагуанка applies to part: feminine
- ניקרגואי applies to part: masculine
- ניקרגואית applies to part: feminine
- nicaraguani applies to part: plural
- nicaraguan applies to part: masculine
- nicaraguană applies to part: feminine
- নিকারাগুয়ান
- nicaraguense applies to part: masculine singular, feminine singular
- nicaraguensi applies to part: masculine plural, feminine plural
- nicaraguan
- nicaraguanu applies to part: masculine singular
- nicaraguana applies to part: feminine singular
- Nikaragvano
- Nicaraguayen applies to part: masculine singular
- Nicaraguayenne applies to part: feminine singular
- nicaraguenso applies to part: masculine singular
- nicaraguensi applies to part: masculine plural
- nicaraguensa applies to part: feminine singular
- nicaraguense applies to part: feminine plural
- نيكاراڭواياني applies to part: masculine singular
- نيكاراڭوايانية applies to part: feminine singular
- نيكاراڭوايانيين applies to part: masculine plural
- نيكاراڭوايانيات applies to part: feminine plural
- Nicearaguach
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- nicaragüenc applies to part: masculine singular
1
Sources- 1.Stated in The IEC Dictionary of the Catalan Language“Nicaragüenc-a”dlc.iec.cat/results.asp?txtEntrada=nicarag%FCenc&operEntrada=0Retrieved 2026-03-23
- nicaragüenca applies to part: feminine singular
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Sources- 1.Stated in The IEC Dictionary of the Catalan Language“Nicaragüenc-a”dlc.iec.cat/results.asp?txtEntrada=nicarag%FCenc&operEntrada=0Retrieved 2026-03-23
- nicaragüencs applies to part: masculine plural
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Sources- 1.“ésAdir > Nicaragua”esadir.cat/Toponims/Toponims_del_mon/America/NicaraguaRetrieved 2026-03-23
- nicaragüenques applies to part: feminine plural
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Sources- 1.“ésAdir > Nicaragua”esadir.cat/Toponims/Toponims_del_mon/America/NicaraguaRetrieved 2026-03-23
- Unemployment rate
- 5%(2014)
- Electrical plug type
- NEMA 1-15
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- NEMA 5-15
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- NEMA 1-15
- Mains voltage
- 120 V frequency: 60 Hz
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- 120 V frequency: 60 Hz
- Emergency phone number
- 118 has use: police
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 128 has use: emergency medical services
1
Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 115 has use: fire department
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-10
- 120 has use: fire department
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-10
- 118 has use: police
- Coordinates of northernmost point
- 13.0914°N, 86.0010°W
- Marriageable age
- 18 years old applies to part: all genders
- Vehicle registration plate code
- NIC(since 1952)
- Number of out-of-school children
- 142,550(2010)
- 145,924(2006)
- 245,247(2005)
- 262,021(2004)
- 299,475(2002)
- 379,914(2001)
- 364,259(2000)
- Has characteristic
- partly free country statement supported by: Freedom in the World
- Total fertility rate
- 2.264(2014)
- 2.3(2013)
- 2.34(2012)
- 2.383(2011)
- 2.428(2010)
- 2.475(2009)
- 2.522(2008)
- 2.571(2007)
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- 2.622(2006)
- 2.677(2005)
- 2.738(2004)
- 2.807(2003)
- 2.887(2002)
- 2.978(2001)
- 3.083(2000)
- 3.201(1999)
- Geoshape
- Data:Nicaragua.map
- Life expectancy
- 75 years(2022)
- 74 years(2021)
- 72 years(2020)
- 74 years(2019)
- 75.404 years(2016)
- 75.149 years(2015)
- 74.884 years(2014)
- 74.608 years(2013)
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- 74.319 years(2012)
- 74.016 years(2011)
- 73.699 years(2010)
- 73.369 years(2009)
- 73.028 years(2008)
- 72.677 years(2007)
- 72.313 years(2006)
- 71.935 years(2005)
- 71.537 years(2004)
- 71.117 years(2003)
- 70.675 years(2002)
- 70.214 years(2001)
- 69.742 years(2000)
- 69.272 years(1999)
- Native label
- República de Nicaragua
- Motto text
- Ymddiriedwn yn Nuw
- Unica. Original!
- Official name
- la République du Nicaragua
- República de Nicaragua
- Coordinates of easternmost point
- 14.3833°N, 82.7667°W located in/on physical feature: Cayos Miskitos
- Coordinates of westernmost point
- 13.2500°N, 87.7500°W located in/on physical feature: Gulf of Fonseca
- Website
- visitnicaragua.us applies to jurisdiction: United States
- VAT rate
- 15%
- BTI Status Index
- 4.06(2022)
- 4.34(2020)
- 5.14(2018)
- 5.53(2016)
- 5.57(2014)
- 5.59(2012)
- 5.63(2010)
- 6.08(2008)
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- 5.88(2006)
- BTI Governance Index
- 2.45(2022)
- 2.77(2020)
- 4.22(2018)
- 4.92(2016)
- 4.82(2014)
- 4.74(2012)
- 4.66(2010)
- 5.57(2008)
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- 5.08(2006)
- Democracy Index
- 3.6(2020)
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- 3.6(2020)
- Coordinates of southernmost point
- 10.7165°N, 83.8699°W
- Human Development Index
- 0.667(2021)
- 0.654(2020)
- 0.664(2019)
- 0.662(2018)
- 0.659(2017)
- 0.653(2016)
- 0.647(2015)
- 0.641(2014)
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- 0.634(2013)
- 0.629(2012)
- 0.622(2011)
- 0.614(2010)
- 0.606(2009)
- 0.605(2008)
- 0.599(2007)
- 0.593(2006)
- 0.588(2005)
- 0.582(2004)
- 0.578(2003)
- 0.575(2002)
- 0.571(2001)
- 0.566(2000)
- 0.559(1999)
- 0.544(1998)
- 0.542(1997)
- 0.532(1996)
- 0.522(1995)
- 0.513(1994)
- 0.508(1993)
- 0.505(1992)
- 0.5(1991)
- 0.49(1990)
- Hashtag
- Nicaragua
- Happy Planet Index score
- 55.2(2019)
- Gini coefficient
- 46.2(2014)
- Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
- 0.516(2021)
- 0.505(2020)
- 0.513(2019)
- 0.51(2018)
- 0.508(2017)
- 0.502(2016)
- 0.497(2015)
- 0.491(2014)
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- 0.483(2013)
- 0.478(2012)
- 0.472(2011)
- Birth rate
- 20.018(2022)
- 20.507(2021)
- 20.903(2020)
- 21.305(2019)
- Male population
- 3,423,787(2022)
- 3,375,630(2021)
- 3,329,347(2020)
- 3,284,332(2019)
- Death rate
- 4.655(2022)
- 4.859(2021)
- 5.703(2020)
- 4.626(2019)
- Rural population
- 2,810,208(2022)
- 2,789,745(2021)
- 2,769,106(2020)
- 2,748,202(2019)
- Female population
- 3,524,605(2022)
- 3,474,910(2021)
- 3,426,548(2020)
- 3,379,591(2019)
- Urban population
- 4,138,184(2022)
- 4,060,795(2021)
- 3,986,789(2020)
- 3,915,722(2019)
- Short name
- NIC
- Coordinates of geographic center
- 12.8654°N, 85.2072°W
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On other databases
155 identifiers linking Nicaragua across the web's reference databases
- AllTrails trail IDnicaragua
- ArchINFORM location ID3191
- BabelNet ID00057614n
- BBC News topic IDcdl8n2ede8zt
- BBC Things ID7613abe4-1c05-4594-a5ec-3ccf6268b220
- BHCL UUIDd6ce6ba3-2976-4724-b4f3-1627efeb5768
- Bibliothèque nationale de France ID118808356
- Biblissima authority IDQ26933
- Booru tagnicaragua
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie online IDnicaragua
- Catholic Encyclopedia ID11046a
- CIVICUS Monitor country entrynicaragua
- Climate Policy Radar TopicsQ2196
- CNA topic IDnicaragua
- Colon ClassificationSG--755
- Comic Vine ID4020-57033
- Curlie IDRegional/Central_America/Nicaragua/
- Dagens Nyheter topic IDnicaragua
- Data Commons IDcountry/NIC
- DBNL country IDnicar01
- Dewey Decimal Classification2--7285
- DR topic IDnicaragua
- Edition humboldt digital IDH0001671
- El Moudjahid topic IDnicaragua
- Enciclopedia Galega Universal ID156926
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online IDplace/Nicaragua
- Encyclopædia Universalis IDnicaragua
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID (2026)3TgxAN
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) old ID (2021)549285
- Encyclopedia of Korean Culture IDE0013395
- Encyclopedia of Science Fiction IDnicaragua
- EU Knowledge Graph item IDQ1426
- European Education Thesaurus ID2374
- EuroVoc ID2055
- FactGrid item IDQ1059246
- FAST ID1228307
- FIPS 10-4 (countries and regions)NU
- France 24 topic ID (French)nicaragua
- Freebase ID/m/05c74
- GACS ID658
- GCMD keyword ID2274358d-11e5-442f-af41-e20fe1ba69c6
- GENC 3-character codeNIC
- GeoNames ID3617476
- GeoNLP ID (obsolete)IO6yjP
- Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID7005562
- Giant Bomb Wiki IDLocations/Nicaragua
- GitHub topicnicaragua
- Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online IDNicaragua
- GND ID4042050-4
- Golden ID (archived)Nicaragua-MM3N
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana IDnicaragua
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme)0045948
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia IDNicaragua
- Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017)2267694
- Grove Art Online IDT062262
- Harper's tagnicaragua
- HDS ID003389
- Historical Gazetteer (GOV) IDobject_406428
- Hrvatska enciklopedija ID43764
- IAB code1368
- ICPSR Geographic Names Thesaurus ID30739
- IdRef ID026589842
- INaturalist place ID6925
- INSEE countries and foreign territories code99412
- Interlingual Index IDi82810
- Invasive Species Compendium Datasheet ID108521
- IOC country codeNCA
- ISNI0000000123694891
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codeNI
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codeNIC
- ISO 3166-1 numeric code558
- ITU letter codeNCG
- ITU/ISO/IEC object ID2.16.558
- J9U entity ID987007559511205171
- Jewish Encyclopedia ID (Russian)12972
- JORFSearch organization IDQ811
- KBpedia IDNicaragua
- Klexikon article IDNicaragua
- Krugosvet article (archived)strany_mira/NIKARAGUA.html
- KulturNav-IDa63ff78d-5065-4f2b-af01-c09ebcbd298d
- LC and MARC vocabularies IDcountries/nq
- Le Figaro tag IDNicaragua
- Le Monde diplomatique subject IDpays/nicaragua
- Le Monde IDnicaragua
- Lex IDNicaragua
- Libération topic IDnicaragua
- Library of Congress Authorities IDn80009698
- M49 code558
- Mapy.com IDosm&id=558
- MeSH descriptor IDD009527