Nicaragua entre los países de América Latina con el salario mínimo más bajo
Está en la escala más baja junto a otras naciones como Brasil, El Salvador y Argentina. En Centroamérica se ubica en el último puesto
TL;DR
- Nicaragua's minimum wage is one of the lowest in Latin America, at $217.1 USD per month.
- Uruguay's minimum wage is $620 USD, and Chile's is $598 USD.
- In Central America, Nicaragua has the lowest minimum income, while Costa Rica has the highest at $741 USD.
- CEPAL's "Social Panorama of Latin America and the Caribbean 2025" report indicates Nicaragua invests only $600 USD per person annually in social spending.
- Uruguay and Chile invested significantly more in social spending in 2024, with $3,347 USD and $2,960 USD per person, respectively.
- El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua are noted for spending less than $600 USD per person on social programs.
- The IMF recommended Nicaragua diversify exports, strengthen social safety nets, and improve labor market policies.
- The IMF also advised strengthening the rule of law, economic governance, and the business climate in Nicaragua.
- A survey by ONG Hagamos Democracia revealed public pessimism, with 6 out of 10 Nicaraguans lacking formal employment.
- The survey also indicated difficulties in meeting basic needs due to the economic situation and lack of freedoms.