Nicaragua Ranking
Nicaragua scores 49.57/100, ranked #112 of 195 countries. Nine-component breakdown of the national-power model (National Power methodology): absolute mass, strategic capability, leverage, conversion, resilience, reach, sovereignty, institutional position, trajectory.
POWER 49.57/100 #112 / 195
Momentum 0 — Quarterly momentum: the Bureau's read on the country's trajectory over the last quarter, from −10 (deteriorating fast) to +10 (accelerating).
Stronger than 43% of the 195 ranked countries.
Nearest neighbors
| Rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #110 | Chad | 49.8/100 |
| #111 | Latvia | 49.6/100 |
| #112 | Nicaragua (you) | 49.6/100 |
| #113 | Burma | 49.5/100 |
| #114 | Albania | 49.3/100 |
| Component | Score |
|---|---|
| Absolute mass | 52.3 |
| Strategic capability | – |
| Strategic leverage | 12.5 |
| Power conversion | 58.3 |
| Resilience | 64.1 |
| Reach | 8.0 |
| Sovereignty | 57.5 |
| Institutional position | 47.8 |
| Trajectory | 41.0 |
Model vintage: National Power methodology, latest published calculation of 2026-10-03. Indicator years are source-reported dates — a disclosed-vintage snapshot, not point-in-time data. A dash means no data: the model applies no adjustment rather than a zero.
Full analysis: why Nicaragua ranks #112
Why Nicaragua ranks #112
Nicaragua scores 49.6 out of 100 and ranks #112 among 195 countries, between Latvia above and Burma below. This figure is the Bureau’s single read on national power, built from nine components.
Strengths
The strongest component is Resilience at 64.1: unemployment near 4.6% — work for whoever wants it; public debt under 33% of GDP — room to maneuver
Weaknesses
The weakest component is Reach at 8.0.
Trajectory
Quarterly momentum reads 0. Jul–Sep 2026 came and went without leaving a mark on the country's trajectory. Continuity, not change, is the story. The Trajectory component itself scores 41.0. On the military board the country stands at 39.3, ranked #61. Head of government: Daniel Ortega (President).
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Nicaragua ranks #112 of 195 countries in national power, scoring 49.57/100. Its strongest component is Resilience at 64.1, while Reach is weakest at 8.0. The Bureau's nine-component model covers absolute mass, strategic capability, leverage, conversion, resilience, reach, sovereignty, institutional position, and trajectory.
Where does Nicaragua rank?
Nicaragua ranks #112 of 195 countries in Magna Bureau national power rankings, with a score of 49.57/100.
What is Nicaragua's military power score?
Nicaragua's military power score is 39.29/100, measuring causal military capability across 24 dimensions.