Nicaragua is a country in Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2025 it has about 7.0 million people (UN estimate), the 107th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 107th
Nicaraguaニカラグア
Region
Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean
Population
about 7.0 million (107th)
Area
130,374 km² (94th)
UN member since
October 24, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Nicaragua in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 7.0 million, the 107th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/18 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 130,374 km², the 94th largest of the 193. That is about 1/2 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 54.
Joining the United Nations
Nicaragua joined the United Nations on October 24, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
26 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Nicaragua’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Nicaragua on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Nicaragua, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 8 UN member states in Central America. The one with the most people is Mexico.