| 2011 | |
|---|---|
| Jinotega | 1 943 492 |
| Atlántico Norte | 1 786 489 |
| Atlántico Sur | 1 408 780 |
| Matagalpa | 1 320 567 |
| Nueva Segovia | 964 185 |
| León | 676 971 |
| Chinandega | 433 071 |
| Río San Juan | 335 155 |
| Estelí | 317 577 |
| Boaco | 229 850 |
| Chontales | 191 447 |
| Madriz | 189 810 |
| Masaya | 109 242 |
| Managua | 87 783 |
| Carazo | 87 090 |
| Rivas | 79 885 |
| Granada | 53 045 |