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Nicaraguan economic growth and stability

Overview

Nicaragua has demonstrated sustained economic expansion through the first half of 2026. The Central Bank of Nicaragua (BCN) reported stable inflation, low unemployment, and a zero percent annual exchange rate slide for the Córdoba against the U.S. dollar. Fiscal management has resulted in surpluses and the accumulation of financial reserves.

Specific data for June 2026 indicates that the Monthly Index of Economic Activity (IMAE) grew by 1.8 percent compared to June 2025, contributing to an accumulated growth of 3.6 percent for the January-June period. Growth has been driven largely by the energy and water, construction, hotels and restaurants, and livestock sectors. However, contractions were noted in mining and quarrying, manufacturing, fishing, and forestry.

To support domestic stability amidst international energy price volatility, the Nicaraguan government has maintained local prices for gasoline, diesel, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

Entities

Central Bank of Nicaragua · Nicaraguan Institute of Energy · Nicaraguan government

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Nicaragua economic activity grows 1.8 percent in June

    Nicaragua's economic activity grew 1.8 percent in June 2026, led by the energy, water, and construction sectors, bringing the first-half cumulative growth to 3.6 percent.

  2. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Nicaragua reports economic growth and maintains fuel prices

    Nicaragua reports sustained economic growth and stable inflation in its July 2026 monetary report, while the government maintains local fuel and LPG prices to protect household economies.

Sources

almomento.net · canal4.com.ni · cnzf.gob.ni · diario-octubre.com · diariolavozdelchaco.com · elmonterizo.com · hoy.com.do · necocheanews.com.ar · nicaraguainvestiga.com · prensa-latina.cu · radiosegovia.net · sanjuanenlasnoticias.com