Financial Institutions Access Index in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Financial Institutions Access Index was 0.1855 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Financial Institutions Access Index in Nicaragua, 1980–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for financial institutions access index in Nicaragua is 0.1855, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 6.0% on the previous year and up 63.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial institutions access index in Nicaragua peaked at 0.2048 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0345, in 1987.
That places Nicaragua 122nd out of 183 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial Institutions Access Index in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.0479 | — |
| 1981 | 0.0438 | -8.6% |
| 1982 | 0.046 | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 0.046 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.046 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.0425 | -7.8% |
| 1986 | 0.0426 | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 0.0345 | -19.1% |
| 1988 | 0.0392 | +13.8% |
| 1989 | 0.0392 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.0392 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.0392 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.0439 | +11.9% |
| 1993 | 0.0453 | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 0.0569 | +25.7% |
| 1995 | 0.0505 | -11.3% |
| 1996 | 0.0589 | +16.7% |
| 1997 | 0.0644 | +9.3% |
| 1998 | 0.0679 | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 0.069 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 0.0731 | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 0.068 | -7.0% |
| 2002 | 0.0685 | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 0.069 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 0.0696 | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 0.0902 | +29.7% |
| 2006 | 0.1034 | +14.6% |
| 2007 | 0.113 | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 0.1261 | +11.6% |
| 2009 | 0.1272 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 0.1132 | -11.0% |
| 2011 | 0.1225 | +8.2% |
| 2012 | 0.1299 | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 0.1469 | +13.1% |
| 2014 | 0.1562 | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 0.1721 | +10.2% |
| 2016 | 0.2041 | +18.6% |
| 2017 | 0.2038 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 0.2048 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 0.1972 | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 0.1855 | -6.0% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 0.1855 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.1657, 1.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 0.1855 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.3636, 51% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0428 | 0.0345 | 0.0479 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0535 | 0.0392 | 0.069 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0908 | 0.068 | 0.1272 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1651 | 0.1132 | 0.2048 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1855 | 0.1855 | 0.1855 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
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 financial institutions access index in Nicaragua?
- Financial institutions access index in Nicaragua was 0.1855 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial institutions access index recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2048 in 2018.
- What is the lowest financial institutions access index recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0345 in 1987.
- How does Nicaragua rank for financial institutions access index?
- Nicaragua ranks 122nd out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is financial institutions access index rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.8%. 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 Financial Institutions Access Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.