Nicaragua ended 2025 with a trade deficit of 2.49 billion dollars, 13.8% less
Nicaragua ended 2025 with a trade deficit of 2,490.6 million dollars, a reduction of 13.8% compared to the previous year, although imports continued to exceed export growth, according to the Central Bank
TL;DR
- Nicaragua's trade deficit in 2025 was $2.49 billion, down 13.8% from 2024.
- The deficit represented 12.6% of the GDP in 2025.
- Increased total imports ($11.39 billion) surpassed the growth in total exports ($8.90 billion).
- Total exports increased by 15.4% year-on-year.
- Total imports increased by 7.5% year-on-year.
- The Central Bank of Nicaragua raised its 2025 GDP growth projection to 4.5%-5%.