Working-age population in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Working-age population was 3,999 in 2012. ▲ Rising

Latest (2012)
3,999
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
54th
of 82 countries
All-time high
3,999
in 2012
All-time low
3,152
in 2001
Years of data
5
2001–2012

Working-age population in Nicaragua, 2001–2012

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2001200620122001: 3.2k2005: 3.4k2010: 3.8k2011: 3.9k2012: 4.0k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2012, working-age population in Nicaragua stood at 3,999. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and up 26.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, working-age population in Nicaragua peaked at 3,999 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 3,152, in 2001.

Nicaragua ranks 54th of 82 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Working-age population in Nicaragua, year by year

Annual values for Working-age population (15+) in Nicaragua, 2001 to 2012.
Year Value Change
2001 3,152
2005 3,434 +9.0%
2010 3,806 +10.8%
2011 3,895 +2.3%
2012 3,999 +2.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3,293 3,152 3,434 2
2010s 3,900 3,806 3,999 3

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

  1. 51 Ireland 4,468 compare
  2. 52 Costa Rica 4,257 compare
  3. 53 New Zealand 4,113
  4. 55 Panama 3,359 compare
  5. 56 Croatia 3,309 compare
  6. 57 Kuwait 3,221 compare

See the full ranking of 82 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is working-age population in Nicaragua?
Working-age population in Nicaragua was 3,999 in 2012, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest working-age population recorded in Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 3,999 in 2012.
What is the lowest working-age population recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was 3,152 in 2001.
How does Nicaragua rank for working-age population?
Nicaragua ranks 54th out of 82 countries with data for 2012.
Is working-age population rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is up 26.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age population (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Working-age population (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
82 places, 1,458 data points, 1987–2026
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