Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 44.62 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Nicaragua, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Nicaragua is 44.62, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 28.9% on the previous year and up 82.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Nicaragua peaked at 77.93 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
Nicaragua ranks 120th of 174 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, Private sector, Current prices in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | +0.7% |
| 1972 | 0 | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 0 | +58.6% |
| 1974 | 0 | +69.3% |
| 1975 | 0 | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 0 | +4.1% |
| 1977 | 0 | +37.1% |
| 1978 | 0 | -40.5% |
| 1979 | 0 | -54.6% |
| 1980 | 0 | +198.0% |
| 1981 | 0 | +81.7% |
| 1982 | 0 | -10.3% |
| 1983 | 0 | +36.0% |
| 1984 | 0 | +36.7% |
| 1985 | 0 | +173.8% |
| 1986 | 0 | +156.9% |
| 1987 | 0 | +480.0% |
| 1988 | 0 | +25399.1% |
| 1989 | 0.001 | +4629.3% |
| 1990 | 0.0593 | +5691.7% |
| 1991 | 1.62 | +2627.7% |
| 1992 | 2.2 | +36.1% |
| 1993 | 2.54 | +15.5% |
| 1994 | 2.9 | +13.9% |
| 1995 | 3.51 | +21.2% |
| 1996 | 4.51 | +28.5% |
| 1997 | 6.86 | +52.2% |
| 1998 | 8.6 | +25.3% |
| 1999 | 12.4 | +44.2% |
| 2000 | 11.99 | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 12.08 | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 12.7 | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 13.4 | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 15.89 | +18.5% |
| 2005 | 20.18 | +27.0% |
| 2006 | 24.04 | +19.1% |
| 2007 | 29.01 | +20.7% |
| 2008 | 35.86 | +23.6% |
| 2009 | 24.45 | -31.8% |
| 2010 | 29.89 | +22.2% |
| 2011 | 42.34 | +41.7% |
| 2012 | 55.89 | +32.0% |
| 2013 | 60.61 | +8.4% |
| 2014 | 65.72 | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 75.69 | +15.2% |
| 2016 | 76.94 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 77.93 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 62.73 | -19.5% |
| 2019 | 44.62 | -28.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0001 | 0 | 0.001 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.52 | 0.0593 | 12.4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.96 | 11.99 | 35.86 | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.24 | 29.89 | 77.93 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 117 Finland 47.08 compare
- 118 Republic of Moldova 46.72 compare
- 119 Macau, China 46.52 compare
- 121 Portugal 34.83 compare
- 122 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 25.89 compare
- 123 Sudan 24.93 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)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 17.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2426 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 770 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 6.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5486 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 1,741 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 6.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 20.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Nicaragua?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Nicaragua was 44.62 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 77.93 in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Nicaragua rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Nicaragua ranks 120th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.