Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 12.6% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Nicaragua, 1994–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Nicaragua stood at 12.6%.
That represents a change of down 6.2% on the previous year and down 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Nicaragua peaked at 14.8% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 12.0%, in 1999.
That places Nicaragua 73rd out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.3% | 12.0% | 14.0% | 6 |
| 2000s | 13.8% | 12.5% | 14.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.2% | 13.6% | 14.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.9% | 12.6% | 14.5% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Nicaragua
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -13.3% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 2,372 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 16.62 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 2,372 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 36.62 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 225.76 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 6.16 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 90.12 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 2.46 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Nicaragua?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Nicaragua was 12.6% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 14.8% in 2002.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.0% in 1999.
- How does Nicaragua rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Nicaragua ranks 73rd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.