Nicaragua 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$14.14 billion
↑ 11.53% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$2,128.61
↑ 10.20% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
10.32%
↑ 12.07pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.93%
↑ 1.25pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $12.68 billion | $14.14 billion | +11.53% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,931.62 | $2,128.61 | +10.20% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -1.76% | 10.32% | +12.07pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 3.68% | 4.93% | +1.25pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 6.20% | 6.12% | -0.08pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $14.14 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $2,128.61
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 10.32%
- Gross National Income
- $13.25 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.93%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 3.54%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 6.12%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 5.87%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -3.82%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Nicaragua's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $14.14 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Nicaragua for 2021 is $2,128.61. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Nicaragua for 2021 is 4.93%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Nicaragua's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 10.32%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Nicaragua for 2021 is 6.12%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.