Nicaragua GDP Growth
Annual percentage growth rate of GDP NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG
Nicaragua's gdp growth was 2.99% in 2025, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 16.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's gdp growth stood at 2.99% in 2025, a decline of +0.59pp from 2024. The IMF projects 2.99% by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 90th globally.
Nicaragua’s real GDP growth in 2025 was 2.99%, placing it 90th globally and virtually matching the Central African Republic’s 3.00% and the Dominican Republic’s 2.96% for the same year. Over the 65‑year series, growth has swung dramatically, from an all‑time peak of 14.19% in 1974, driven by a post‑revolutionary expansion of agricultural exports, to a historic trough of –26.48% in 1979 amid the Sandinista uprising and severe fiscal dislocation. The early 1970s high contrasts sharply with the post‑1990 era, when average annual growth has settled near 3%, reflecting a gradual diversification into services and modest foreign investment. The 2025 figure suggests a continuation of this low‑to‑moderate expansion, but any substantial shift in external financing, commodity prices, or political stability could alter the trajectory, potentially moving Nicaragua away from its recent modest growth path.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 3.40% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 3.40% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 3.40% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 3.26% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 2.88% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 2.99% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.99% | −0.59pp | #90 |
| 2024 | 3.59% | −0.84pp | #85 |
| 2023 | 4.43% | +0.88pp | #62 |
| 2022 | 3.55% | −6.90pp | #128 |
| 2021 | 10.45% | +12.69pp | #31 |
| 2020 | -2.24% | +0.66pp | #70 |
| 2019 | -2.90% | +0.47pp | #207 |
| 2018 | -3.36% | −7.99pp | #207 |
| 2017 | 4.63% | +0.07pp | #58 |
| 2016 | 4.56% | −0.23pp | #59 |
| 2015 | 4.79% | +0.01pp | #49 |
| 2014 | 4.79% | −0.14pp | #59 |
| 2013 | 4.93% | −1.57pp | #65 |
| 2012 | 6.50% | +0.18pp | #42 |
| 2011 | 6.32% | +1.91pp | #53 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua's gdp growth was 2.99% in 2025. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 16.6% decrease from the previous year.
Nicaragua's gdp growth peaked at 14.19% in 1974.
The lowest gdp growth in Nicaragua was -26.48% in 1979.
Nicaragua ranks 90th globally in gdp growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nicaragua's gdp growth is projected to reach 2.99% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp growth of Nicaragua in 2025 was 2.99%. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_gdp-growth,
title = {Nicaragua GDP Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/gdp-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}