Nicaragua has a population of about 6.6 million people. The majority of the population is of Mestizo (mixed European and Indigenous) descent, with smaller groups of Indigenous peoples, Afro-Nicaraguans, and white Europeans. The official language is Spanish, but English and Indigenous languages are also spoken.
The population is concentrated in the western part of the country, with the capital city of Managua being the most populous city. The country has experienced steady population growth in recent years, with a growth rate of about 1.3% per year.