Nicaragua 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$10.53 billion
↑ 7.75% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$1,784.69
↑ 6.25% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.50%
↑ 0.18pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
7.19%
↓ 0.89pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $9.77 billion | $10.53 billion | +7.75% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,679.71 | $1,784.69 | +6.25% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 6.32% | 6.50% | +0.18pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 8.08% | 7.19% | -0.89pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 6.62% | 5.21% | -1.41pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $10.53 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,784.69
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.50%
- Gross National Income
- $10.12 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 7.19%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 6.24%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.21%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 5.41%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -11.72%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Nicaragua's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $10.53 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Nicaragua for 2012 is $1,784.69. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Nicaragua for 2012 is 7.19%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Nicaragua's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 6.50%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Nicaragua for 2012 is 5.21%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.