Nicaragua Consumer Price Index

Nicaragua’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) has risen sharply from 42.70 in 1999 to 237.34 in 2025, a more than five‑fold increase over 27 years that places the country at rank 44 globally. The all‑time peak of 237.34, recorded in 2025, reflects persistent inflationary pressures that have outpaced many regional peers; for comparison, Tunisia’s CPI stands at 233.42 and Brazil’s at 238.59 in the same year. The early‑1990s trough of 42.70 underscores how the index has moved from a low‑inflation environment to a markedly higher price level, driven by factors such as currency depreciation, fiscal deficits and external shocks to food and energy markets. While the upward trajectory suggests continued price growth, recent monetary tightening and potential stabilization of the exchange rate could moderate inflation, offering a possible shift in the CPI’s long‑term path.