Remittance Inflows Statistics in Nicaragua (2026)
In 2024, personal remittances received in Nicaragua stood at $5.2 billion, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from $4.7 billion in 2023 to $5.2 billion in 2024. Nicaragua ranks #8 of 34 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #37 of 179 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $5.2 billion (2024)
- Remittance Inflows in Nicaragua as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +12.5% (2024)
- Up from $4.7 billion in 2023 to $5.2 billion in 2024.
- CAGR 1992–2024
- +21.6% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $10 million in 1992 to $5.2 billion in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1992)
- $10 million (1992)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $10 million in 1992 to $5.2 billion in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- $5.2 billion (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Nicaragua.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #8 of 34 (2024)
- Nicaragua ranks 8 of 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #37 of 179 (2024)
- Nicaragua ranks 37 of 179 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- $4.9 billion (2024)
- Nicaragua ($5.2 billion) is above the average of $4.9 billion across the 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $6.9 billion (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (20.8%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Personal remittances, received (% of GDP) (2024)
- 26.6% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 0.6% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Nicaragua (2024)
- 61.4% (2024)
- 61.4% of the population in Nicaragua used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 6.9 million (2024)
- Nicaragua had a population of 6.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1992–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.2B | +12.5% |
| 2023 | 4.7B | +44.5% |
| 2022 | 3.2B | +50.1% |
| 2021 | 2.1B | +15.9% |
| 2020 | 1.9B | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 1.7B | +12.1% |
| 2018 | 1.5B | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 1.4B | +10.0% |
| 2016 | 1.3B | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 1.2B | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 1.1B | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 1.1B | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 1B | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 913.6M | +10.8% |
| 2010 | 824.8M | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 770.3M | −6.0% |
| 2008 | 819.9M | +10.9% |
| 2007 | 739.6M | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 697.5M | +13.3% |
| 2005 | 615.7M | +18.7% |
| 2004 | 518.8M | +18.2% |
| 2003 | 438.8M | +16.5% |
| 2002 | 376.5M | +12.2% |
| 2001 | 335.7M | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 320M | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 300M | +50.0% |
| 1998 | 200M | +33.3% |
| 1997 | 150M | +57.9% |
| 1996 | 95M | +26.7% |
| 1995 | 75M | +50.0% |
| 1994 | 50M | +100.0% |
| 1993 | 25M | +150.0% |
| 1992 | 10M | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances received in Nicaragua?
Personal remittances received in Nicaragua stood at $5.2 billion in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the remittance inflows data for Nicaragua come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT). The latest observation for Nicaragua is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has remittance inflows in Nicaragua changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $10 million in 1992 to $5.2 billion in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT, 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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