Nicaragua GDP
Gross Domestic Product in current US dollars NY.GDP.MKTP.CD
Nicaragua's gdp was $20.7B in 2025, ranked 126th globally. This represents a 5.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's gdp stood at $20.7B in 2025, a rise of +$995.0M from 2024. The IMF projects $20.7B by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 126th globally.
Nicaragua’s gross domestic product has risen from a modest US$227,223,322.14 in 1960 to an all‑time high of US$20,689,000,000.00 in 2025, placing the country 126th in the world after 66 years of recorded growth. This expansion reflects a compound increase of roughly 9,000 percent, driven by gradual diversification of agriculture, modest manufacturing gains and expanding services, albeit still constrained by limited foreign investment and periodic fiscal deficits. Compared with peers of similar rank, Nicaragua’s output is slightly below Gabon’s US$21,455,000,000.00 and Chad’s US$21,592,000,000.00, yet marginally above the Kyrgyz Republic’s US$20,160,000,000.00, underscoring a competitive position within the lower‑middle income bracket. The trajectory suggests further incremental growth if structural reforms improve business climate, infrastructure and access to external financing, which could accelerate the pace of GDP expansion beyond the current upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $27.8B | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $26.1B | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $24.6B | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $23.2B | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $21.9B | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $20.7B | - | - |
| 2025 | $20.7B | +$995.0M | #126 |
| 2024 | $19.7B | +$1.9B | #74 |
| 2023 | $17.8B | +$2.2B | #75 |
| 2022 | $15.6B | +$1.4B | #78 |
| 2021 | $14.2B | +$1.5B | #77 |
| 2020 | $12.7B | +$13.4M | #78 |
| 2019 | $12.7B | −$326.0M | #74 |
| 2018 | $13.0B | −$760.8M | #75 |
| 2017 | $13.8B | +$499.9M | #85 |
| 2016 | $13.3B | +$529.1M | #89 |
| 2015 | $12.8B | +$876.7M | #84 |
| 2014 | $11.9B | +$897.4M | #75 |
| 2013 | $11.0B | +$451.0M | #74 |
| 2012 | $10.5B | +$758.0M | #74 |
| 2011 | $9.8B | +$1.0B | #71 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua's gdp was $20.7B in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 5.1% increase from the previous year.
Nicaragua's gdp peaked at $20.7B in 2025.
The lowest gdp in Nicaragua was $227.2M in 1960.
Nicaragua ranks 126th globally in gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nicaragua's gdp is projected to reach $20.7B by 2025 based on IMF projection.
Nicaragua's gdp was approximately 20.69 billion ($20.7B) in 2025.
The gdp of Nicaragua in 2025 was $20.7B. This ranks 126th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_gdp,
title = {Nicaragua GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}