Below are a collection of maps and statistics to help contextualize the country of Nicaragua and the interviews collected there. The statistics presented are just a sample from the source Index Mundi, where many more can be found. As always, these statistics are subject to varying levels of accuracy due to collection methods, data reporting, and publishing date.
These maps and more can be found at the Nations Online Project and Wikimedia Commons.
Demographics
| Demographic Category | Specification | Country Site: Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
| Population | Total | 6,085,213 |
| Sex Ratio | 0.95 Male(s)/female | |
| Age Structure | 0-14 years: 26.65% (male 827,585 /female 794,086) 15-24 years: 20.67% (male 632,847 /female 624,811) 25-54 years: 41.04% (male 1,186,467 /female 1,310,957) 55-64 years: 6.19% (male 173,674 /female 202,765) 65 years and over: 5.46% (male 147,324 /female 184,697) | |
| Percentages of Major Ethnic Groups | Mestizo: 69% White: 17% Black: 9% Amerindian: 5% | |
| Languages Spoken | Spanish (official) 95.3% Miskito 2.2% Mestizo of the Caribbean coast 2% Other 0.5% | |
| Income | Annual Income Per Capita | $5,900 |
| Gini Coefficient | 47.1 | |
| Gainful Employment (Employment-to-population ratio) | Overall | 56 |
| By Gender | Men: 73.7 Women: 40 |
This map was prepared by Uyen Huynh, a mathematics and sociology undergraduate student at Bennington College for the Global Feminisms Project during the 2022-2023 academic year. (Last update: January 2023)
Sources: World Bank Open Data, World Health Organization
