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Nicaragua
6,954,529
Population nowvs
Ecuador
18,081,178
Population nowAs of 2026, Nicaragua has a population of about 6,954,529 while Ecuador has about 18,081,178 — a difference of 11,126,649 people. Nicaragua is growing faster (0.9% per year).
| Nicaragua | Metric | Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9% | Growth rate / yr | 0.7% |
| 15.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 14.0 |
| 6.5 | Death rate / 1,000 | 7.0 |
| 53.5 | Density / km² | 63.8 |
| 48.9% | Male % | 49.0% |
| 88.0% | Literacy % | 94.0% |
| 11.0% | Smoking % | 12.0% |
| 68.7 | Life expectancy | 71.1 |