Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate was 9.55 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate in Nicaragua, 1978–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate in Nicaragua stood at 9.55 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 135.3% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate in Nicaragua peaked at 110 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -52.38 % change on previous year, in 1982.
Nicaragua ranks 76th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 10.87 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | -21.57 % change on previous year | -298.4% |
| 1980 | -50 % change on previous year | +131.8% |
| 1981 | 110 % change on previous year | -320.0% |
| 1982 | -52.38 % change on previous year | -147.6% |
| 1983 | 30 % change on previous year | -157.3% |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 8.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 15.38 % change on previous year | +84.6% |
| 2013 | -13.33 % change on previous year | -186.7% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 23.08 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | -6.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | 72.47 % change on previous year | -1259.5% |
| 2023 | -27.04 % change on previous year | -137.3% |
| 2024 | 9.55 % change on previous year | -135.3% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 9.55 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.5 % change on previous year, 2.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 9.55 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.1518 % change on previous year, 62.9× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -5.35 % change on previous year | -21.57 % change on previous year | 10.87 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 9.4 % change on previous year | -52.38 % change on previous year | 110 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.35 % change on previous year | -13.33 % change on previous year | 23.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.18 % change on previous year | -27.04 % change on previous year | 72.47 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 73 Norway 10.23 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Estonia 9.98 % change on previous year compare
- 75 Denmark 9.7 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Seychelles 9.54 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Lao People's Democratic Republic 9.16 % change on previous year compare
- 79 Philippines 9.12 % 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 36.36 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate in Nicaragua?
- Personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate in Nicaragua was 9.55 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 110 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was -52.38 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does Nicaragua rank for personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Nicaragua ranks 76th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Personal remittances, paid (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Personal remittances, paid IMF balance of payments data, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Personal remittances, paid (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.