Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) was 8.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Nicaragua, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Nicaragua is 8.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.3% on the previous year and down 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Nicaragua peaked at 144.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1962 and was at its lowest, 8.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
That places Nicaragua 78th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 141.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 142.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 1962 | 144.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 1963 | 143.79 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 1964 | 134.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 1965 | 90.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -32.4% |
| 1966 | 86.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 1967 | 88.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 83.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 1969 | 78.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 1970 | 76.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 1971 | 73.42 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 1972 | 70.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1973 | 60.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 1974 | 46.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.8% |
| 1975 | 46.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 1976 | 42.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 1977 | 37.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 1978 | 36.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1979 | 36.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 1980 | 31.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 1981 | 23.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -25.6% |
| 1982 | 20.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1983 | 17.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 1984 | 14.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.2% |
| 1985 | 15.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 13.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 1987 | 9.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -27.2% |
| 1988 | 20.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +110.2% |
| 1989 | 49.65 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +145.0% |
| 1990 | 42.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.9% |
| 1991 | 38.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 1992 | 34.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.4% |
| 1993 | 33.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 15.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -53.5% |
| 1995 | 15.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 15.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 15.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 15.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 15.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 15.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 15.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 16.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 16.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 15.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 2005 | 14.87 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 14.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 13.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 12.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 2009 | 12.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 12.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 11.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 11.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 11.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 10.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 10.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 10.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 10.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 10.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 10.68 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 10.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 10.39 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 10.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 9.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 9.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 2025 | 8.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 8.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 36.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 24% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 8.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 6.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Nicaragua changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +145.0% | 20.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 49.65 constant LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1988 | +110.2% | 9.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 20.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1994 | -53.5% | 33.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 15.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 113.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 78.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 144.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 52.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 36.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 76.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 9.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 49.65 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 15.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 42.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 12.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 16.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 12.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 8.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 75 Namibia 9.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 76 Ukraine 9.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 77 Eswatini 9.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 79 Lesotho 8.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 80 Seychelles 8.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 81 Moldova 7.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 36.36 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Nicaragua?
- Households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Nicaragua was 8.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 144.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1962.
- What is the lowest households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does Nicaragua rank for households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant lcu)?
- Nicaragua ranks 78th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is households and npishs final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. 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 Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.