Nicaragua Percentage of population by degree of urbanization 2026: 64.75 %

Nicaragua's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2026 is 64.75 % (estimate), up 0.1% from 2025. It ranks #169 of 237 countries.

Explore the percentage of population by degree of urbanization across countries, highlighting the shift towards urban living and its impact on economic growth and development. Understanding these trends is crucial for addressing urban planning and resource allocation.

Nicaragua•12 years of data (2015–2026)••United Nations Population Division•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Percentage of population by degree of urbanization over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
202664.75 %+0.06 %+0.09%
202564.69 %+0.06 %+0.09%
202464.63 %+0.06 %+0.09%
202364.58 %+0.06 %+0.09%
202264.52 %+0.06 %+0.09%
202164.46 %+0.06 %+0.10%
202064.4 %0.19 %-0.29%
201964.58 %0.19 %-0.29%
201864.77 %0.2 %-0.30%
201764.97 %0.2 %-0.31%
201665.17 %0.21 %-0.32%
201565.38 %——

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Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Nicaragua: Percentage of population by degree of urbanization. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/nicaragua/percentage-of-population-by-degree-of-urbanization

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nicaragua Percentage of population by degree of urbanization

What is Nicaragua's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2026?▾

Nicaragua's percentage of population by degree of urbanization is 64.75 % in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.

Is Nicaragua's percentage of population by degree of urbanization increasing or decreasing?▾

Nicaragua's percentage of population by degree of urbanization rose by 0.1% from 2025 (64.69 %) to 2026 (64.75 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 0.6%.

How does Nicaragua rank for percentage of population by degree of urbanization?▾

In 2026, Nicaragua has the 169th highest percentage of population by degree of urbanization out of 237 countries with data.

What was Nicaragua's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2015?▾

In 2015, Nicaragua's percentage of population by degree of urbanization was 65.38 %. By 2026 it fell by 1.0%.

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