Net migration in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Net migration was -8,371 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Nicaragua, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Nicaragua stood at -8,371.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 65.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Nicaragua peaked at -2,418 in 1960 and was at its lowest, -44,931, in 2003.
Nicaragua ranks 148th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | -8,886 | -10,383 | -7,996 | 6 |
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More financial sector data for Nicaragua
- Official exchange rate 36.62 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 5.72 (2024)
- Net domestic credit 188.32 billion current LCU (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 29.1% (2024)
- Broad money 39.3% (2022)
- Net foreign assets 161.92 billion current LCU (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 29.1% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector 32.3% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. -3.3% (2024)
- Claims on central government -12.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Nicaragua?
- Net migration in Nicaragua was -8,371 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was -2,418 in 1960.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was -44,931 in 2003.
- How does Nicaragua rank for net migration?
- Nicaragua ranks 148th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.