Nicaragua has been a Member State since 13 November 1967. IOM opened its office in Managua in 1979.
At present, IOM is part of the United Nations Country Team, participating in the UN Development Framework (UNDAF) with their government counterparts.
More information (in Spanish) is available on IOM Nicaragua's website.
Last updated:
Facts and figures: May 2012
| Capital | Managua |
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| Population (2015): | 6.1 million |
| Area: | 13,037,347 km sq |
| Languages : | Spanish, English, indigenous languages |
| Currency: | Nicaraguan Gold Cordoba (NIO) |
| GDP per Capita PPP (2014): | USD 4,794 |
| HDI Rank (2014): | 125 of 188 |
| Remittances (2014 estimate): | USD 1,140 million |
| Net Migration Rate (2015-2020): | -3.4 migrants/1,000 population |
| Immigrants (2015): | 0.7% |
| Women as a Percentage of Immigrants (2015): | 48.5% |
| Population under 15 (2015): | 30.0% |
| Adult HIV Prevalence (2014): | 0.3% |
Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM)
Ofiplaza El Retiro, Edificio 5, Suite 522
Apartado Postal 3477
Managua
Nicaragua
Tel: +505. 2 278 95 69, +505. 2 278 96 13, +505. 2 278 96 34
Fax: +505. 2 278 96 73
Email: iommanagua@iom.int
Website: nicaragua.iom.int
