Nicaragua 2020
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2020
Key Economic Indicators (2020)
GDP (Current USD)
$12.68 billion
↓ 0.14% vs 2019GDP per Capita
$1,931.62
↓ 1.38% vs 2019GDP Growth (Annual %)
-1.76%
↑ 1.14pp vs 2019Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.68%
↓ 1.69pp vs 2019Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $12.70 billion | $12.68 billion | -0.14% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,958.62 | $1,931.62 | -1.38% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -2.90% | -1.76% | +1.14pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 5.38% | 3.68% | -1.69pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.47% | 6.20% | +0.73pp |
All Economic Indicators (2020)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $12.68 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,931.62
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -1.76%
- Gross National Income
- $11.87 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.68%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 5.39%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 6.20%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 5.49%
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)
- 3.71%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2020, Nicaragua's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $12.68 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Nicaragua for 2020 is $1,931.62. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Nicaragua for 2020 is 3.68%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Nicaragua's annual GDP growth rate for 2020 is -1.76%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Nicaragua for 2020 is 6.20%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.