Nicaragua's Gross International Reserves Increased to $9,045.3 Million
Nicaragua's Central Bank gross international reserves reached $9,045.3 million as of February 2026, a 43.9% increase compared to the same month of the previous year.
TL;DR
- Gross international reserves reached $9,045.3 million in February 2026, a 43.9% increase year-on-year.
- The current balance is $2,759.4 million higher than in February 2025.
- Reserves have doubled in the last four years.
- February's increase was driven by net foreign exchange purchases, external resources, financial system current accounts, and investment interest.
- The reserve level covers the monetary base 4.1 times, indicating strong macroeconomic stability.
- Nicaragua's GDP growth projection for 2025 was raised to between 4.5% and 5%.
- Inflation in 2025 was 2.70%, the lowest in five years.
- Economic growth for 2026 is projected at 3.5% to 4.5%, with inflation between 2.5% and 3.5%.