Net migration, annual growth rate in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Net migration, annual growth rate was -2.22 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-2.22 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 7.9%
World rank
92nd
of 217 countries
All-time high
47.37 % change on previous year
in 2020
All-time low
-36 % change on previous year
in 1996
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Net migration, annual growth rate in Nicaragua, 1961–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net migration, annual growth rate in Nicaragua is -2.22 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 7.9% on the previous year and down 146.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Nicaragua peaked at 47.37 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -36 % change on previous year, in 1996.

That places Nicaragua 92nd out of 217 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -7.43 % change on previous year -15.41 % change on previous year -5.62 % change on previous year 9
1970s -11.97 % change on previous year -18.1 % change on previous year -8.22 % change on previous year 10
1980s -5.7 % change on previous year -14.69 % change on previous year 1.57 % change on previous year 10
1990s -5.55 % change on previous year -36 % change on previous year 1.04 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.52 % change on previous year -4.97 % change on previous year 24.74 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.07 % change on previous year 2.78 % change on previous year 5.32 % change on previous year 10
2020s 10.95 % change on previous year -2.41 % change on previous year 47.37 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

  1. 89 Romania -2.02 % change on previous year compare
  2. 90 Equatorial Guinea, Republic of -2.03 % change on previous year compare
  3. 91 Samoa -2.21 % change on previous year compare
  4. 93 Mali -2.43 % change on previous year compare
  5. 94 Indonesia -2.7 % change on previous year compare
  6. 95 Sierra Leone -2.81 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 263 places β†’

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All data for Nicaragua β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is net migration, annual growth rate in Nicaragua?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Nicaragua was -2.22 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 47.37 % change on previous year in 2020.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was -36 % change on previous year in 1996.
How does Nicaragua rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Nicaragua ranks 92nd out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is down 146.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Net migration, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
263 places, 16,543 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.