Nicaragua Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Nicaragua's government revenue was 29.60% in 2025, ranked 75th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's government revenue stood at 29.60% in 2025, a rise of +0.03% from 2024. The IMF projects 29.60% by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 75th globally.
Nicaragua’s government revenue as a share of GDP has risen steadily over the 26‑year span from 22.72 % in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 29.60 % in 2025, the highest level recorded in the series and the country’s best performance since the trough of 19.57 % in 2001. The upward trajectory reflects a combination of improved tax administration, modest growth in fiscal capacity and occasional fiscal stimulus measures, which have lifted the revenue ratio by more than six percentage points since the early 2000s. In 2025 Nicaragua ranks 75th globally, marginally below peers such as Jamaica (29.82 %) and Liechtenstein (29.51 %), suggesting that while the country has closed much of the gap with comparable economies, further enhancements in compliance and broadened tax bases will be needed to sustain the advance. Continued reforms and stable macroeconomic conditions are likely to keep the revenue share on an upward path, barring major external shocks.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 29.67% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 30.11% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 30.05% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 30.09% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 29.85% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 29.60% | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.60% | +0.03% | #75 |
| 2024 | 29.58% | +1.24% | #80 |
| 2023 | 28.34% | −0.88% | #84 |
| 2022 | 29.22% | +0.48% | #81 |
| 2021 | 28.75% | +2.39% | #78 |
| 2020 | 26.35% | −0.18% | #92 |
| 2019 | 26.53% | +3.20% | #99 |
| 2018 | 23.34% | −2.22% | #118 |
| 2017 | 25.55% | +0.64% | #104 |
| 2016 | 24.92% | +1.11% | #103 |
| 2015 | 23.81% | +0.11% | #111 |
| 2014 | 23.70% | −0.21% | #114 |
| 2013 | 23.90% | −0.41% | #113 |
| 2012 | 24.31% | +0.18% | #115 |
| 2011 | 24.13% | +0.85% | #112 |
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 revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua's government revenue was 29.60% in 2025. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Nicaragua's government revenue peaked at 29.60% in 2025.
The lowest government revenue in Nicaragua was 19.57% in 2001.
Nicaragua ranks 75th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Nicaragua's government revenue is projected to reach 29.60% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Nicaragua in 2025 was 29.60%. This ranks 75th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_government-revenue,
title = {Nicaragua Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}