International tourist departures in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: International tourist departures was 699,000 departures in 2022. ▲ Rising
International tourist departures in Nicaragua, 1995–2022
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in departures.
Analysis
In 2022, international tourist departures in Nicaragua stood at 699,000 departures.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 87.9% on the previous year and down 28.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international tourist departures in Nicaragua peaked at 994,000 departures in 2013 and was at its lowest, 255,000 departures, in 1995.
That places Nicaragua 82nd out of 112 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 348,200 departures | 255,000 departures | 452,000 departures | 5 |
| 2000s | 704,200 departures | 486,000 departures | 949,000 departures | 10 |
| 2010s | 956,300 departures | 908,000 departures | 994,000 departures | 10 |
| 2020s | 465,333 departures | 325,000 departures | 699,000 departures | 3 |
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More reference data data for Nicaragua
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- Spring temperature anomalies 0.334 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.09 °C (2026)
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- Consumer price index 226.4 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.5762 °C (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7081 °C (2025)
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- Civil liberties rating 6 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international tourist departures in Nicaragua?
- International tourist departures in Nicaragua was 699,000 departures in 2022, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest international tourist departures recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 994,000 departures in 2013.
- What is the lowest international tourist departures recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 255,000 departures in 1995.
- How does Nicaragua rank for international tourist departures?
- Nicaragua ranks 82nd out of 112 countries with data for 2022.
- Is international tourist departures rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of International tourist departures. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of trips by country's residents who travel abroad and stay overnight.