Nicaragua GDP PPP
GDP converted to international dollars using PPP rates NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.CD
Nicaragua's gdp ppp was $63.6B in 2025, ranked 118th globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's gdp ppp stood at $63.6B in 2025, a rise of +$3.4B from 2024. The IMF projects $63.6B by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 118th globally.
Nicaragua’s GDP measured in purchasing power parity terms has expanded from a low of 6,586,000,000.00 in 1980 to 63,636,000,000.00 in 2025, marking a ten‑fold increase over 46 years and placing the country at rank 118 globally. The 2025 figure represents both the latest observation and the all‑time peak, underscoring a sustained upward trajectory that outpaces many of its regional peers. By comparison, the Kyrgyz Republic recorded a slightly higher PPP GDP of 64,105,000,000.00, while Tajikistan stood at 63,083,000,000.00, illustrating that Nicaragua now competes with economies of similar size in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. The growth reflects a combination of modest industrial diversification, remittance inflows, and gradual improvements in agricultural productivity, although the economy remains vulnerable to external shocks such as commodity price volatility and climatic events. Continued investment in infrastructure and human capital, together with prudent fiscal management, will be essential to preserve the positive trend and raise Nicaragua’s PPP output further in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $81.5B | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $77.4B | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $73.5B | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $70.0B | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $66.6B | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $63.6B | - | - |
| 2025 | $63.6B | +$3.4B | #118 |
| 2024 | $60.2B | +$3.4B | #77 |
| 2023 | $56.8B | +$4.3B | #80 |
| 2022 | $52.5B | +$5.2B | #82 |
| 2021 | $47.3B | +$6.1B | #85 |
| 2020 | $41.2B | +$2.4B | #82 |
| 2019 | $38.8B | +$793.5M | #77 |
| 2018 | $38.0B | −$1.3B | #82 |
| 2017 | $39.3B | +$2.4B | #87 |
| 2016 | $36.7B | +$1.7B | #86 |
| 2015 | $33.5B | +$438.5M | #84 |
| 2014 | $30.7B | −$275.6M | #81 |
| 2013 | $28.2B | −$879.7M | #77 |
| 2012 | $26.6B | −$192.3M | #75 |
| 2011 | $25.2B | +$471.7M | #77 |
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 ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua's gdp ppp was $63.6B in 2025. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from the previous year.
Nicaragua's gdp ppp peaked at $63.6B in 2025.
The lowest gdp ppp in Nicaragua was $6.6B in 1980.
Nicaragua ranks 118th globally in gdp ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nicaragua's gdp ppp is projected to reach $63.6B by 2025 based on IMF projection.
Nicaragua's gdp ppp was approximately 63.64 billion ($63.6B) in 2025.
The gdp ppp of Nicaragua in 2025 was $63.6B. This ranks 118th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_gdp-ppp,
title = {Nicaragua GDP PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/gdp-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}