Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) was 377.30 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income, Credit/Revenue in Nicaragua, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 377.30 million for primary income, credit/revenue in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 14.8% on the previous year and up 1,705.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income, credit/revenue in Nicaragua peaked at 377.30 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 17.40 million, in 2009.
Nicaragua ranks 123rd of 198 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.
Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 22.70 million | — |
| 2006 | 42.50 million | +87.2% |
| 2007 | 49.80 million | +17.2% |
| 2008 | 42.90 million | -13.9% |
| 2009 | 17.40 million | -59.4% |
| 2010 | 18.50 million | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 21.80 million | +17.8% |
| 2012 | 25.30 million | +16.1% |
| 2013 | 23.30 million | -7.9% |
| 2014 | 20.90 million | -10.3% |
| 2015 | 23.50 million | +12.4% |
| 2016 | 36.80 million | +56.6% |
| 2017 | 53.70 million | +45.9% |
| 2018 | 89.80 million | +67.2% |
| 2019 | 93.30 million | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 50.10 million | -46.3% |
| 2021 | 28.70 million | -42.7% |
| 2022 | 121.60 million | +323.7% |
| 2023 | 328.70 million | +170.3% |
| 2024 | 377.30 million | +14.8% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 377.30 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 360.66 million, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 377.30 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 377.30 million, 1.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Nicaragua changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +323.7% | 28.70 million | 121.60 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.06 million | 17.40 million | 49.80 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 40.69 million | 18.50 million | 93.30 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 181.28 million | 28.70 million | 377.30 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 120 El Salvador 448.72 million compare
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- 125 Burkina Faso 325.66 million compare
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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 primary income, credit/revenue in Nicaragua?
- Primary income, credit/revenue in Nicaragua was 377.30 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 377.30 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.40 million in 2009.
- How does Nicaragua rank for primary income, credit/revenue?
- Nicaragua ranks 123rd out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income, credit/revenue rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,705.3%. 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 Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.