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Nicaragua Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

39.28% +0.13% (+0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #130 Global Peak 110.39% (2002) Source IMF WEO

Nicaragua Government Debt to GDP (1997–2025)

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
Show all years (1997-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.1% GDP growth 3.6% C/A balance 4.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

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

What is Nicaragua's government debt to gdp?

Nicaragua's government debt to gdp was 39.28% in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Nicaragua?

Nicaragua's government debt to gdp peaked at 110.39% in 2002.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Nicaragua?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Nicaragua was 26.00% in 2008.

How does Nicaragua rank in government debt to gdp?

Nicaragua ranks 130th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Nicaragua in 2025?

Nicaragua's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 39.28% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Nicaragua in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Nicaragua in 2025 was 39.28%. This ranks 130th in the world.

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