Which has higher population, Nicaragua or Paraguay?

Nicaragua, at 5,493 against 5,415 in Paraguay as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Nicaragua and Paraguay?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Nicaragua vs Paraguay: Population

Nicaragua

5,493

in 2030

Paraguay

5,415

in 2030

Nicaragua rank

110th

Paraguay rank

111th

Population over time

Nicaragua
Paraguay

How they compare

Nicaragua currently reports 5,493 against 5,415 in Paraguay, a difference of 78.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Paraguay ahead.

Nicaragua ranks 110th and Paraguay ranks 111th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Nicaragua averaged higher in 1 and Paraguay in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Nicaragua	Paraguay	Difference	Ahead
1990s	2,578	2,675	96.63	Paraguay
2000s	3,342	3,455	113.36	Paraguay
2010s	4,131	4,250	119.59	Paraguay
2020s	4,977	4,994	16.1	Paraguay
2030s	5,493	5,415	77.7	Nicaragua

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Nicaragua or Paraguay?: Nicaragua, at 5,493 against 5,415 in Paraguay as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Nicaragua and Paraguay?: 78, with Nicaragua ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nicaragua and Paraguay?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Nicaragua and Paraguay rank globally for population?: Nicaragua ranks 110th and Paraguay ranks 111th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.