Nicaragua 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$13.03 billion
↓ 5.52% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$2,035.17
↓ 6.76% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
-3.36%
↓ 8.00pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.95%
↑ 1.10pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $13.79 billion | $13.03 billion | -5.52% |
| GDP per Capita | $2,182.62 | $2,035.17 | -6.76% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.63% | -3.36% | -8.00pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 3.85% | 4.95% | +1.10pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.30% | 5.20% | +1.90pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $13.03 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $2,035.17
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -3.36%
- Gross National Income
- $12.37 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.95%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 2.66%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.20%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 8.02%
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)
- -1.80%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Nicaragua's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $13.03 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Nicaragua for 2018 is $2,035.17. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Nicaragua for 2018 is 4.95%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Nicaragua's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is -3.36%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Nicaragua for 2018 is 5.20%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.