Nicaragua
Nicaragua, located in the region of Latin America & Caribbean , is an internationally classified economy with a "Lower middle income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 7.0 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, Positioning itself as an export-oriented powerhouse, the export sector represents more than 41.6% of GDP, making it highly sensitive to global trade cycles. A sustained disinflationary cycle stands out positively, reducing the CPI by 6.3 points from its recent peaks. On a competitive level, it outperforms the regional average of Latin America & Caribbean (2.3%) by a wide margin.
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, The external profile shows vulnerability due to a deep trade deficit, where imports exceed exports by a margin of 13.3% of GDP.
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($3,173) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster. It operates as a magnet for international capital, capturing FDI equivalent to 6.9% of its GDP.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
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10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
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SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
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GDP Evolution (10 years)
$0.02T
+4.92%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
2.1%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$3,173
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
5.0%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
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YEAR
Active Population
7.0M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
5.7%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
46.2
YEAR 2014
Exports (% GDP)
41.6%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
54.9%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
6.9%
YEAR 2024
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22.24B | 4.92 | 2.08 | 5.04 | --- | 41.59 | 54.86 | --- |
| 2024 | $19.70B | 3.58 | 4.62 | 4.98 | --- | 40.99 | 58.16 | 6.87 |
| 2023 | $17.81B | 4.43 | 8.39 | 4.70 | --- | 45.87 | 59.15 | 6.26 |
| 2022 | $15.63B | 3.55 | 10.47 | 4.97 | --- | 49.90 | 65.56 | 8.23 |
| 2021 | $14.21B | 10.45 | 4.93 | 6.08 | --- | 46.40 | 59.80 | 7.37 |
| 2020 | $12.73B | -2.24 | 3.68 | 6.18 | --- | 41.75 | 46.89 | 5.87 |
| 2019 | $12.70B | -2.90 | 5.38 | 5.46 | --- | 44.80 | 49.24 | 3.96 |
| 2018 | $13.03B | -3.36 | 4.95 | 5.20 | --- | 42.28 | 51.71 | 6.43 |
| 2017 | $13.79B | 4.63 | 3.85 | 3.30 | --- | 41.34 | 55.04 | 7.51 |
| 2016 | $13.29B | 4.56 | 3.52 | 3.90 | --- | 38.88 | 54.93 | 7.44 |
