Nicaragua GDP Per Capita (2026)
Nicaragua has a developing Central American economy supported by agriculture, manufacturing, textiles, trade, tourism, construction, services, and remittance-related household activity. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps place overall economic growth into a per-person context. Explore Nicaragua’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$3,559
Est. in USD
World Rank
#138
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+6.7%
+$222
North America Rank
#22
Out of 23 countries
1. Nicaragua GDP Per Capita in 2026
Nicaragua’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across agriculture, manufacturing, services, trade, and tourism. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized basis for comparing Nicaragua with countries of different sizes. It also helps show how exports, remittances, domestic consumption, and productive activity translate into economic output per person.
2. Nicaragua GDP Per Capita Growth (1994–2026)
3. Nicaragua GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,559 | +6.7% |
| 2025 | $3,337 | +12.9% |
| 2024 | $2,955 | +10.5% |
| 2023 | $2,673 | +13.9% |
| 2022 | $2,346 | +10.0% |
| 2021 | $2,132 | +10.5% |
| 2020 | $1,930 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | $1,948 | -3.4% |
| 2018 | $2,016 | -6.5% |
| 2017 | $2,156 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | $2,100 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | $2,037 | +6.3% |
| 2014 | $1,917 | +7.1% |
| 2013 | $1,790 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | $1,735 | +6.4% |
| 2011 | $1,630 | +8.2% |
| 2010 | $1,506 | +4.2% |
| 2009 | $1,445 | -3.6% |
| 2008 | $1,499 | +13.0% |
| 2007 | $1,327 | +8.3% |
| 2006 | $1,225 | +6.2% |
| 2005 | $1,153 | +7.0% |
| 2004 | $1,078 | +6.7% |
| 2003 | $1,010 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | $1,012 | -4.1% |
| 2001 | $1,055 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | $1,031 | +3.2% |
| 1999 | $999 | +2.7% |
| 1998 | $973 | +3.5% |
| 1997 | $940 | -0.7% |
| 1996 | $947 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | $935 | +4.1% |
| 1994 | $898 | — |
4. Nicaragua GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+6.7%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+66.9%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+69.5%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+190.5%
(2006 to 2026)
Nicaragua’s GDP per capita has generally changed alongside developments in agriculture, manufacturing, remittances, investment, inflation, tourism, and domestic demand. External trade and weather conditions can also influence annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of growth, political uncertainty, external shocks, and economic recovery.
5. Nicaragua GDP Per Capita vs North America and World
Nicaragua
$3,559
North America Average
$30,373
World Average
$25,179
$0
$15,186
$30,373
USD
Nicaragua’s GDP per capita is approximately
88.3%
below the
North America average
and
85.9%
below the world average.
6. Nicaragua GDP Per Capita Ranking in North America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Jamaica | $8,356 |
| #18 | Belize | $8,134 |
| #19 | Guatemala | $6,810 |
| #20 | El Salvador | $6,196 |
| #21 | Honduras | $3,711 |
| #22 | Nicaragua | $3,559 |
| #23 | Haiti | $3,079 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Nicaragua
Nicaragua GDP (Nominal)
$24.2 Billion
(2026)
Nicaragua GDP Per Capita
$3,559
(2026)
Nicaragua’s total GDP captures the complete scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights the overall size of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Looking at both indicators together gives a broader view of national economic performance.
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8. Nicaragua GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $3,809 | +7.0% |
| 2028 | $4,010 | +5.3% |
| 2029 | $4,223 | +5.3% |
| 2030 | $4,447 | +5.3% |
Nicaragua GDP per capita is projected to reach $4,447 by 2030, representing a 25.0% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Nicaragua GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Nicaragua GDP per capita is estimated at $3,559 in 2026.
It ranks #138 globally and #22 in North America.
GDP per capita increased by 6.7% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 66.9%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 69.5%.
It is approximately 88.3% below the North America average.
It is approximately 85.9% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $4,447 by 2030, 25.0% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Nicaragua GDP Per Capita FAQs
Nicaragua GDP per capita is estimated at $3,559 in 2026.
Nicaragua ranks #138 globally and #22 in North America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 6.7% compared with 2025.
Nicaragua GDP per capita was approximately $2,037 in 2015.
Nicaragua GDP per capita is approximately 88.3% below the North America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.