Financial Institutions Access Index in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Financial Institutions Access Index was 0.1855 in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
0.1855
Change on year
down 6.0%
World rank
122nd
of 183 countries
All-time high
0.2048
in 2018
All-time low
0.0345
in 1987
Years of data
41
1980–2020

Financial Institutions Access Index in Nicaragua, 1980–2020

0.050.10.150.21980200020201980: 0.0481981: 0.0441982: 0.0461983: 0.0461984: 0.0461985: 0.0421986: 0.0431987: 0.0341988: 0.0391989: 0.0391990: 0.0391991: 0.0391992: 0.0441993: 0.0451994: 0.0571995: 0.051996: 0.0591997: 0.0641998: 0.0681999: 0.0692000: 0.0732001: 0.0682002: 0.0692003: 0.0692004: 0.072005: 0.092006: 0.1032007: 0.1132008: 0.1262009: 0.1272010: 0.1132011: 0.1232012: 0.132013: 0.1472014: 0.1562015: 0.1722016: 0.2042017: 0.2042018: 0.2052019: 0.1972020: 0.185

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 119 Paraguay 0.226 compare
  2. 120 Finland 0.211 compare
  3. 121 Micronesia, Federated States of 0.1985 compare
  4. 123 Guyana 0.1834 compare
  5. 124 Angola 0.1803 compare
  6. 125 Mauritania 0.177 compare

See the full ranking of 192 places β†’

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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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Indicator
Financial Institutions Access Index
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
192 places, 7,872 data points, 1980–2020
Last refreshed

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.