MigrantoImmigrants in Nicaragua
41.7K foreigners live in Nicaragua — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in Nicaragua by country
The 3 largest groups make up 70% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Honduras | 13606 |
| Costa Rica | 11707 |
| USA | 3918 |
| El Salvador | 2653 |
| Guatemala | 1912 |
| Cuba | 1021 |
| Mexico | 918 |
| Spain | 498 |
| Colombia | 485 |
| Panama | 439 |
| Germany | 325 |
| Argentina | 292 |
| Netherlands | 288 |
| Canada | 272 |
| Peru | 246 |
| Russia | 210 |
| Italy | 205 |
| Senegal | 202 |
| Venezuela | 171 |
| France | 160 |
| China | 149 |
| Chile | 135 |
| Brazil | 131 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 128 |
| Algeria | 121 |
| Ecuador | 119 |
| Switzerland | 89 |
| Bahamas | 89 |
| Ethiopia | 86 |
| Ukraine | 83 |
| United Kingdom | 76 |
| Dominican Republic | 74 |
| Bolivia | 68 |
| South Korea | 64 |
| Afghanistan | 64 |
| Bulgaria | 64 |
| Puerto Rico | 61 |
| Denmark | 55 |
| DR Congo | 50 |
| Belgium | 47 |
| Japan | 42 |
| Somalia | 39 |
| Austria | 39 |
| Uruguay | 39 |
| Sweden | 34 |
| Yemen | 31 |
| Jordan | 27 |
| Nigeria | 25 |
| India | 25 |
| Ireland | 25 |
| Belize | 25 |
| Haiti | 24 |
| Jamaica | 20 |
By region of origin
82% of immigrants come from Latin America
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Key facts
Immigrants in Nicaragua in numbers
Hondurans are the largest group by a wide margin
33% of all immigrants were born in Honduras, while the next group accounts for just 28%.
Immigrant population in Nicaragua over time
Foreigners living in Nicaragua, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 40112 |
| 1995 | 25561 |
| 2000 | 29063 |
| 2005 | 33219 |
| 2010 | 35536 |
| 2015 | 38345 |
| 2020 | 40162 |
| 2024 | 41676 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Nicaragua, by year
| Year | Hondurans | Costa Ricans | Americans | Salvadorans | Guatemalans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10105 | 5959 | 3721 | 12443 | 1134 |
| 1995 | 9473 | 4727 | 2952 | 2136 | 900 |
| 2000 | 10017 | 6948 | 3006 | 2102 | 1199 |
| 2005 | 10745 | 9343 | 3085 | 2121 | 1529 |
| 2010 | 11534 | 9989 | 3298 | 2267 | 1634 |
| 2015 | 12439 | 10772 | 3606 | 2444 | 1762 |
| 2020 | 13110 | 11281 | 3775 | 2557 | 1843 |
| 2024 | 13606 | 11707 | 3918 | 2653 | 1912 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Nicaragua
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Nicaragua
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Nicaragua?
Around 41.7K immigrants live in Nicaragua — the world's #165 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Nicaragua are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Nicaragua — that's 41.7K out of a total population of 6.9M.
Where do most immigrants in Nicaragua come from?
Most immigrants in Nicaragua come from Honduras, Costa Rica and USA — these three countries account for about 70% of all immigrants.
How many Hondurans live in Nicaragua?
Around 13.6K Hondurans live in Nicaragua — about 33% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Nicaragua growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Nicaragua has grown from 38.3K to 41.7K, about 9%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Nicaragua come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Nicaragua. Their children born in Nicaragua are not included.
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