Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth was 13.07 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Nicaragua, 1995–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Nicaragua is 13.07 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 26.6% on the previous year and up 75.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Nicaragua peaked at 15.23 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -4.22 % change on previous year, in 2018.
Nicaragua ranks 35th of 205 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6.89 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 1997 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 1998 | 4.76 % change on previous year | +356.4% |
| 1999 | 5 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 5.51 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 5.89 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2002 | -2.7 % change on previous year | -145.9% |
| 2003 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -167.6% |
| 2004 | 8.31 % change on previous year | +355.6% |
| 2005 | 8.02 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 11.39 % change on previous year | +42.1% |
| 2007 | 9.73 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 2008 | 15.23 % change on previous year | +56.5% |
| 2009 | -2.1 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 2010 | 4.78 % change on previous year | -328.0% |
| 2011 | 11.36 % change on previous year | +137.6% |
| 2012 | 7.41 % change on previous year | -34.8% |
| 2013 | 4.33 % change on previous year | -41.5% |
| 2014 | 8.31 % change on previous year | +91.9% |
| 2015 | 7.45 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 2016 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 2017 | 3.67 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2018 | -4.22 % change on previous year | -215.1% |
| 2019 | -3.63 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 2020 | 0.2503 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 2021 | 10.27 % change on previous year | +4000.5% |
| 2022 | 9.93 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 13.79 % change on previous year | +38.8% |
| 2024 | 10.33 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 2025 | 13.07 % change on previous year | +26.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.29 % change on previous year | 1.04 % change on previous year | 6.89 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 6.11 % change on previous year | -2.7 % change on previous year | 15.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.33 % change on previous year | -4.22 % change on previous year | 11.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.61 % change on previous year | 0.2503 % change on previous year | 13.79 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 32 Tanzania 13.77 % change on previous year compare
- 33 North Macedonia 13.49 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Guinea 13.34 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Kenya 13.03 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Comoros 12.91 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Czechia 12.88 % 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8893 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 2,822 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 13.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 32.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 103,361 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 4.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.6703 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 2,127 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Nicaragua?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth in Nicaragua was 13.07 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 15.23 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.22 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Nicaragua rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth?
- Nicaragua ranks 35th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current us$), annual growth rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.5%. 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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.