Nicaragua Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Nicaragua's government debt to gdp stood at 39.28% in 2025, a rise of +0.13% from 2024. The IMF projects 39.28% by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 130th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 40.36% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 41.12% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 40.74% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 40.30% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 40.09% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 39.28% | - | - |
| 2025 | 39.28% | +0.13% | #130 |
| 2024 | 39.15% | −3.15% | #52 |
| 2023 | 42.30% | −3.62% | #62 |
| 2022 | 45.92% | −2.51% | #69 |
| 2021 | 48.43% | −0.73% | #65 |
| 2020 | 49.16% | +4.96% | #74 |
| 2019 | 44.20% | +5.11% | #82 |
| 2018 | 39.09% | +4.44% | #64 |
| 2017 | 34.65% | +3.73% | #48 |
| 2016 | 30.92% | +2.01% | #41 |
| 2015 | 28.91% | +0.22% | #44 |
| 2014 | 28.69% | −0.15% | #61 |
| 2013 | 28.84% | +0.98% | #61 |
| 2012 | 27.85% | −0.94% | #63 |
| 2011 | 28.79% | −1.55% | #64 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua's government debt to gdp was 39.28% in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Nicaragua's government debt to gdp peaked at 110.39% in 2002.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Nicaragua was 26.00% in 2008.
Nicaragua ranks 130th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Nicaragua's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 39.28% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Nicaragua in 2025 was 39.28%. This ranks 130th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Nicaragua Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}