Nicaragua Live GDP
$17,960,417,107
GDP Added Today
$39,074,642
Nicaragua GDP (2026)
LiveNicaragua has a diversified Central American economy driven by agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, trade, and services. Coffee, beef, textiles, and agricultural exports continue to support foreign earnings, while infrastructure investment contributes to long-term development. This page provides Nicaragua GDP data, historical trends, and economic prospects for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
3.80%
vs 2025
โผ โ1.10%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$3,559
vs 2025
โฒ +$222
Global Rank (Nominal)
#129
of 218 countries
World Share
0.02%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Nicaragua GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$24.23B
Lowest GDP
$519.00M
Average Growth
2.47%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
10.50%
Weakest Growth
-12.40%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Nicaragua
0.02%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.17%
Key Findings
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Nicaragua's GDP in 2026 is $24.23B.
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It ranks #129 among 218 countries.
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Nicaragua contributes 0.02% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $3,559 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 3.80% in 2026.
Historical Data
Nicaragua GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $24,227,000,000 | 3.80% | $3,559 | 0.02% | #128 |
| 2025 | $22,237,000,000 | 4.90% | $3,337 | 0.02% | #128 |
| 2024 | $19,697,000,000 | 3.60% | $2,955 | 0.02% | #131 |
| 2023 | $17,813,000,000 | 4.40% | $2,673 | 0.02% | #133 |
| 2022 | $15,634,000,000 | 3.50% | $2,346 | 0.02% | #134 |
| 2021 | $14,208,000,000 | 10.50% | $2,132 | 0.01% | #137 |
| 2020 | $12,730,000,000 | -2.20% | $1,930 | 0.01% | #136 |
| 2019 | $12,713,000,000 | -2.90% | $1,948 | 0.01% | #143 |
| 2018 | $13,025,000,000 | -3.40% | $2,016 | 0.01% | #140 |
| 2017 | $13,786,000,000 | 4.60% | $2,156 | 0.02% | #129 |
| 2016 | $13,286,000,000 | 4.60% | $2,100 | 0.02% | #126 |
| 2015 | $12,757,000,000 | 4.80% | $2,037 | 0.02% | #132 |
| 2014 | $11,880,000,000 | 4.80% | $1,917 | 0.01% | #142 |
| 2013 | $10,983,000,000 | 4.90% | $1,790 | 0.01% | #141 |
| 2012 | $10,532,000,000 | 6.50% | $1,735 | 0.01% | #141 |
| 2011 | $9,774,000,000 | 6.30% | $1,630 | 0.01% | #145 |
| 2010 | $8,759,000,000 | 4.40% | $1,506 | 0.01% | #143 |
| 2009 | $8,297,000,000 | -3.30% | $1,445 | 0.01% | #142 |
| 2008 | $8,497,000,000 | 3.40% | $1,499 | 0.01% | #140 |
| 2007 | $7,423,000,000 | 5.10% | $1,327 | 0.01% | #141 |
| 2006 | $6,764,000,000 | 3.80% | $1,225 | 0.01% | #138 |
| 2005 | $6,321,000,000 | 4.20% | $1,153 | 0.01% | #135 |
| 2004 | $5,793,000,000 | 5.40% | $1,078 | 0.01% | #134 |
| 2003 | $5,322,000,000 | 2.50% | $1,010 | 0.01% | #128 |
| 2002 | $5,224,000,000 | 0.80% | $1,012 | 0.01% | #123 |
| 2001 | $5,335,000,000 | 3.00% | $1,055 | 0.02% | #122 |
| 2000 | $5,109,000,000 | 4.10% | $1,031 | 0.01% | #121 |
| 1999 | $4,856,000,000 | 7.00% | $999 | 0.01% | #119 |
| 1998 | $4,635,000,000 | 3.70% | $973 | 0.01% | #120 |
| 1997 | $4,390,000,000 | 4.00% | $940 | 0.01% | #120 |
| 1996 | $4,308,000,000 | 6.30% | $947 | 0.01% | #120 |
| 1995 | $4,140,000,000 | 5.90% | $935 | 0.01% | #119 |
| 1994 | $3,861,000,000 | 5.00% | $898 | 0.01% | #114 |
| 1993 | $3,726,000,000 | -0.40% | N/A | 0.01% | #114 |
| 1992 | $3,894,000,000 | 0.40% | N/A | 0.02% | #107 |
| 1991 | $3,678,000,000 | -0.20% | N/A | 0.02% | #105 |
| 1990 | $519,000,000 | -0.10% | N/A | 0.00% | #144 |
| 1989 | $2,082,000,000 | -1.70% | N/A | 0.01% | #121 |
| 1988 | $1,499,000,000 | -12.40% | N/A | 0.01% | #122 |
| 1987 | $3,409,000,000 | -0.70% | N/A | 0.02% | #97 |
| 1986 | $5,800,000,000 | -1.00% | N/A | 0.04% | #80 |
| 1985 | $3,854,000,000 | -4.10% | N/A | 0.03% | #92 |
| 1984 | $3,966,000,000 | -1.60% | N/A | 0.03% | #87 |
| 1983 | $2,900,000,000 | 4.60% | N/A | 0.02% | #102 |
| 1982 | $2,497,000,000 | -0.80% | N/A | 0.02% | #105 |
| 1981 | $2,156,000,000 | 5.40% | N/A | 0.02% | #109 |
| 1980 | $1,832,000,000 | 4.60% | N/A | 0.02% | #113 |
Nicaragua GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $26,258,000,000 | 3.80% | $3,809 | 0.02% | #123 |
| 2028 | $28,001,000,000 | 3.50% | $4,010 | 0.02% | #123 |
| 2029 | $29,859,000,000 | 3.50% | $4,223 | 0.02% | #123 |
| 2030 | $31,840,000,000 | 3.50% | $4,447 | 0.02% | #122 |
| 2031 | $33,953,000,000 | 3.50% | $4,693 | 0.02% | #123 |
Nicaragua Economy Overview
Nicaragua has a diversified economy supported by agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, construction, and services. Coffee, beef, sugar, tobacco, peanuts, and seafood remain major export products, while textile manufacturing contributes significantly to industrial production.
Tourism, banking, transportation, retail, telecommunications, and real estate continue to expand alongside infrastructure investment. Renewable energy development, particularly geothermal and wind power, has also strengthened the country's energy sector and industrial competitiveness.
Nicaragua GDP Outlook
Nicaraguaโs growth potential is supported by agricultural exports, manufacturing, remittances, tourism, and renewable energy. Textiles, food processing, coffee, beef, gold, logistics, and business services could continue to generate employment and export income. Investment in ports, roads, and electricity may improve competitiveness. Political uncertainty, international restrictions, climate disasters, migration, dependence on external markets, institutional concerns, and weaker foreign investment remain significant risks.