Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations was 36.70 billion Domestic currency in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
36.70 billion Domestic currency
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
93rd
of 145 countries
All-time high
36.70 billion Domestic currency
in 2022
All-time low
1.95 billion Domestic currency
in 2001
Years of data
22
2001–2022
Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Nicaragua, 2001–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in Domestic currency.
Analysis
The most recent figure for currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Nicaragua is 36.70 billion Domestic currency, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 237.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Nicaragua peaked at 36.70 billion Domestic currency in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.95 billion Domestic currency, in 2001.
Nicaragua ranks 93rd of 145 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.
Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Domestic currency | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.95 billion Domestic currency | — |
| 2002 | 2.09 billion Domestic currency | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 2.51 billion Domestic currency | +20.2% |
| 2004 | 3.10 billion Domestic currency | +23.8% |
| 2005 | 3.81 billion Domestic currency | +22.7% |
| 2006 | 4.40 billion Domestic currency | +15.6% |
| 2007 | 5.54 billion Domestic currency | +25.8% |
| 2008 | 5.50 billion Domestic currency | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 6.16 billion Domestic currency | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 8.22 billion Domestic currency | +33.6% |
| 2011 | 9.69 billion Domestic currency | +17.8% |
| 2012 | 10.87 billion Domestic currency | +12.3% |
| 2013 | 11.52 billion Domestic currency | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 13.32 billion Domestic currency | +15.6% |
| 2015 | 14.70 billion Domestic currency | +10.4% |
| 2016 | 16.41 billion Domestic currency | +11.6% |
| 2017 | 18.21 billion Domestic currency | +11.0% |
| 2018 | 17.51 billion Domestic currency | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 21.30 billion Domestic currency | +21.6% |
| 2020 | 27.91 billion Domestic currency | +31.1% |
| 2021 | 34.70 billion Domestic currency | +24.3% |
| 2022 | 36.70 billion Domestic currency | +5.8% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 36.70 billion Domestic currency is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 120.94 billion Domestic currency, 30% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 36.70 billion Domestic currency is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 84.78 billion Domestic currency, 43% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.89 billion Domestic currency | 1.95 billion Domestic currency | 6.16 billion Domestic currency | 9 |
| 2010s | 14.18 billion Domestic currency | 8.22 billion Domestic currency | 21.30 billion Domestic currency | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.10 billion Domestic currency | 27.91 billion Domestic currency | 36.70 billion Domestic currency | 3 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 90 Denmark 49.60 billion Domestic currency compare
- 91 Canada 48.61 billion Domestic currency compare
- 92 Djibouti 44.39 billion Domestic currency compare
- 94 Norway 36.35 billion Domestic currency compare
- 95 Liberia 32.63 billion Domestic currency compare
- 96 Libya 31.80 billion Domestic currency compare
More financial sector data for Nicaragua
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 6.35 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 4.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 6.35 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Nicaragua?
- Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Nicaragua was 36.70 billion Domestic currency in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest currency in circulation outside of depository corporations recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 36.70 billion Domestic currency in 2022.
- What is the lowest currency in circulation outside of depository corporations recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.95 billion Domestic currency in 2001.
- How does Nicaragua rank for currency in circulation outside of depository corporations?
- Nicaragua ranks 93rd out of 145 countries with data for 2022.
- Is currency in circulation outside of depository corporations rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 237.5%. 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 Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Monetary Aggregates 2026 April