Nicaragua Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Nicaragua's gross savings was 32.33% in 2025, ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 15.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's gross savings stood at 32.33% in 2025, a rise of +4.32% from 2024. The IMF projects 32.33% by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 23rd globally.
Nicaragua’s gross savings ratio has risen dramatically from a low of 1.31 percent in 1980 to a peak of 33.01 percent in 1990, before slipping to a trough of –4.66 percent in 1994, illustrating the volatility of fiscal buffers during the early post‑reform decade. By 2025 the ratio stands at 32.33 percent, placing the country 23rd globally and closely matching peers such as Uzbekistan (32.34 percent) and Ireland (32.14 percent). The long‑term upward trajectory, sustained over 46 years, reflects successive efforts to improve domestic resource mobilization and reduce reliance on external financing. Nevertheless, the historical dip in the mid‑1990s underscores the sensitivity of savings to macro‑economic shocks and policy shifts. Continued consolidation of public finances, coupled with structural reforms that enhance investment efficiency, will be crucial to maintain the current high savings level and to prevent a reversal of the gains achieved since the 1990 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 22.33% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 22.42% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 24.09% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 25.79% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 27.35% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 32.33% | - | - |
| 2025 | 32.33% | +4.32% | #23 |
| 2024 | 28.02% | −2.35% | #51 |
| 2023 | 29.83% | +10.98% | #45 |
| 2022 | 18.14% | −2.87% | #123 |
| 2021 | 19.77% | −4.32% | #112 |
| 2020 | 23.75% | −0.01% | #72 |
| 2019 | 23.57% | +1.29% | #83 |
| 2018 | 22.01% | −0.75% | #94 |
| 2017 | 22.42% | −0.30% | #86 |
| 2016 | 22.51% | −1.09% | #82 |
| 2015 | 23.49% | +2.64% | #79 |
| 2014 | 20.63% | +2.30% | #105 |
| 2013 | 17.95% | −1.34% | #113 |
| 2012 | 19.26% | +0.19% | #96 |
| 2011 | 19.02% | +3.06% | #100 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua's gross savings was 32.33% in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 15.4% increase from the previous year.
Nicaragua's gross savings peaked at 33.01% in 1990.
The lowest gross savings in Nicaragua was -4.66% in 1994.
Nicaragua ranks 23rd globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nicaragua's gross savings is projected to reach 32.33% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Nicaragua in 2025 was 32.33%. This ranks 23rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_gross-savings,
title = {Nicaragua Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}