Bank Deposits Statistics in Nicaragua (2026)
As of 2024, outstanding bank deposits in Nicaragua was 29.2% of GDP, per IMF Financial Access Survey data. Down from 29.6% of GDP in 2023 to 29.2% of GDP in 2024 (−0.4 percentage points). Nicaragua ranks #28 of 32 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #140 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 29.2% of GDP (2024)
- Bank Deposits in Nicaragua as of 2024, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2023
- −0.4 pp (2024)
- Down from 29.6% of GDP in 2023 to 29.2% of GDP in 2024 (−0.4 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 29.4% of GDP (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 29.4% of GDP in 2004 to 29.2% of GDP in 2024.
- Peak value (2019)
- 36.1% of GDP (2019)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 29.2% of GDP.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #28 of 32 (2024)
- Nicaragua ranks 28 of 32 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #140 of 172 (2024)
- Nicaragua ranks 140 of 172 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 55.7% of GDP (2024)
- Nicaragua (29.2% of GDP) is below the average of 55.7% of GDP across the 32 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Internet use in Nicaragua (2024)
- 61.4% (2024)
- 61.4% of the population in Nicaragua used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 6.9 million (2024)
- Nicaragua had a population of 6.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2024
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.2% | −0.4 pp |
| 2023 | 29.6% | −0.8 pp |
| 2022 | 30.4% | +0.2 pp |
| 2021 | 30.3% | −0.8 pp |
| 2020 | 31% | −5.1 pp |
| 2019 | 36.1% | +7.7 pp |
| 2018 | 28.4% | −7.6 pp |
| 2017 | 36% | +1.3 pp |
| 2016 | 34.6% | +0.4 pp |
| 2015 | 34.2% | +2.0 pp |
| 2014 | 32.2% | +0.5 pp |
| 2013 | 31.7% | +2.8 pp |
| 2012 | 28.9% | +1.0 pp |
| 2011 | 27.9% | −1.4 pp |
| 2010 | 29.3% | +2.2 pp |
| 2009 | 27.1% | +2.8 pp |
| 2008 | 24.3% | −2.6 pp |
| 2007 | 27% | +0.4 pp |
| 2006 | 26.5% | −1.1 pp |
| 2005 | 27.7% | −1.7 pp |
| 2004 | 29.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for outstanding bank deposits in Nicaragua?
Outstanding bank deposits in Nicaragua stood at 29.2% of GDP in 2024, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
How recent is the bank deposits data for Nicaragua?
The most recent observation is from 2024. IMF Financial Access Survey data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Nicaragua.
Where does the bank deposits data for Nicaragua come from?
The data comes from the IMF Financial Access Survey (indicator OUTD_COMBANK.POGDP). The latest observation for Nicaragua is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank deposits in Nicaragua changed over time?
IMF Financial Access Survey data show a decline from 29.4% of GDP in 2004 to 29.2% of GDP in 2024.
How does Nicaragua compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Nicaragua ranks 28 of 32 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 29.2% of GDP versus a regional average of 55.7% of GDP (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
OUTD_COMBANK.POGDP, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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