Gross fixed capital formation in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Gross fixed capital formation was 200.44 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Nicaragua, 2006–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Nicaragua is 200.44 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.0% on the previous year and up 97.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Nicaragua peaked at 200.44 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 28.94 billion current LCU, in 2006.
Nicaragua ranks 99th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 28.94 billion current LCU | — |
| 2007 | 35.06 billion current LCU | +21.2% |
| 2008 | 44.36 billion current LCU | +26.5% |
| 2009 | 34.29 billion current LCU | -22.7% |
| 2010 | 39.61 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 2011 | 53.95 billion current LCU | +36.2% |
| 2012 | 69.60 billion current LCU | +29.0% |
| 2013 | 76.96 billion current LCU | +10.6% |
| 2014 | 84.30 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 101.75 billion current LCU | +20.7% |
| 2016 | 105.12 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 110.87 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 92.00 billion current LCU | -17.0% |
| 2019 | 69.22 billion current LCU | -24.8% |
| 2020 | 78.47 billion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 2021 | 114.95 billion current LCU | +46.5% |
| 2022 | 120.01 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 139.15 billion current LCU | +15.9% |
| 2024 | 165.72 billion current LCU | +19.1% |
| 2025 | 200.44 billion current LCU | +21.0% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 200.44 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 457.10 billion current LCU, 44% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 200.44 billion current LCU is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 200.44 billion current LCU, 1.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.66 billion current LCU | 28.94 billion current LCU | 44.36 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 2010s | 80.34 billion current LCU | 39.61 billion current LCU | 110.87 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 136.46 billion current LCU | 78.47 billion current LCU | 200.44 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
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 in Nicaragua?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Nicaragua was 200.44 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 200.44 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.94 billion current LCU in 2006.
- How does Nicaragua rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Nicaragua ranks 99th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.