Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate was 20.96 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Nicaragua, 2007–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Nicaragua is 20.96 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 9.8% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Nicaragua peaked at 46.48 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -24.76 % change on previous year, in 2019.
That places Nicaragua 33rd out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 21.16 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 26.5 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 2009 | -22.69 % change on previous year | -185.6% |
| 2010 | 15.5 % change on previous year | -168.3% |
| 2011 | 36.21 % change on previous year | +133.6% |
| 2012 | 29.01 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 2013 | 10.58 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 2014 | 9.53 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 20.71 % change on previous year | +117.3% |
| 2016 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -84.0% |
| 2017 | 5.47 % change on previous year | +65.2% |
| 2018 | -17.02 % change on previous year | -411.2% |
| 2019 | -24.76 % change on previous year | +45.5% |
| 2020 | 13.36 % change on previous year | -154.0% |
| 2021 | 46.48 % change on previous year | +247.8% |
| 2022 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 2023 | 15.94 % change on previous year | +261.8% |
| 2024 | 19.09 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 2025 | 20.96 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 20.96 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.72 % change on previous year, 1.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 20.96 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9.64 % change on previous year, 2.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.32 % change on previous year | -22.69 % change on previous year | 26.5 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2010s | 8.85 % change on previous year | -24.76 % change on previous year | 36.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.04 % change on previous year | 4.41 % change on previous year | 46.48 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 30 Ukraine 22.29 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Somalia 22.2 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Bulgaria 21.74 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Belarus 19.89 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Curacao 19.03 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Sri Lanka 18.46 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Nicaragua
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.29 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 73.80 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0037 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 10.67 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.35 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 21.4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0687 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 195.53 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 36.36 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Nicaragua?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Nicaragua was 20.96 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 46.48 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was -24.76 % change on previous year in 2019.
- How does Nicaragua rank for gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Nicaragua ranks 33rd out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.