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Honduras
10,312,671
Population nowvs
Nicaragua
6,954,529
Population nowAs of 2026, Honduras has a population of about 10,312,671 while Nicaragua has about 6,954,529 — a difference of 3,358,142 people. Nicaragua is growing faster (0.9% per year).
| Honduras | Metric | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9% | Growth rate / yr | 0.9% |
| 15.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 15.5 |
| 6.5 | Death rate / 1,000 | 6.5 |
| 92.0 | Density / km² | 53.5 |
| 48.9% | Male % | 48.9% |
| 88.0% | Literacy % | 88.0% |
| 11.0% | Smoking % | 11.0% |
| 69.9 | Life expectancy | 68.7 |