Portfolio investment in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Portfolio investment was 221.50 million US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment in Nicaragua, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment in Nicaragua is 221.50 million US dollar, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 39.2% on the previous year and up 281.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment in Nicaragua peaked at 632.10 million US dollar in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.80 million US dollar, in 2005.
Nicaragua ranks 135th of 168 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.80 million US dollar | — |
| 2006 | 1.80 million US dollar | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.80 million US dollar | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 4.30 million US dollar | +138.9% |
| 2009 | 12.70 million US dollar | +195.3% |
| 2010 | 79.00 million US dollar | +522.0% |
| 2011 | 285.30 million US dollar | +261.1% |
| 2012 | 221.70 million US dollar | -22.3% |
| 2013 | 91.80 million US dollar | -58.6% |
| 2014 | 58.10 million US dollar | -36.7% |
| 2015 | 61.30 million US dollar | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 202.00 million US dollar | +229.5% |
| 2017 | 203.60 million US dollar | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 139.40 million US dollar | -31.5% |
| 2019 | 467.30 million US dollar | +235.2% |
| 2020 | 598.50 million US dollar | +28.1% |
| 2021 | 632.10 million US dollar | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 590.00 million US dollar | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 364.40 million US dollar | -38.2% |
| 2024 | 221.50 million US dollar | -39.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.48 million US dollar | 1.80 million US dollar | 12.70 million US dollar | 5 |
| 2010s | 180.95 million US dollar | 58.10 million US dollar | 467.30 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 481.30 million US dollar | 221.50 million US dollar | 632.10 million US dollar | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
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)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1259 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 399.47 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 4.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 14,630 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1145 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 363.37 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 4,988 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 20.41 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment in Nicaragua?
- Portfolio investment in Nicaragua was 221.50 million US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 632.10 million US dollar in 2021.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.80 million US dollar in 2005.
- How does Nicaragua rank for portfolio investment?
- Nicaragua ranks 135th out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 281.3%. 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 Portfolio investment (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.