14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 76.32 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Nicaragua, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 76.32 million for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in 2025.
That represents a change of up 43.7% on the previous year and down 48.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Nicaragua peaked at 481.35 million in 2006 and was at its lowest, 16.94 million, in 2003.
That places Nicaragua 149th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 104.89 million | — |
| 2002 | 98.35 million | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 16.94 million | -82.8% |
| 2004 | 82.50 million | +387.1% |
| 2005 | 71.45 million | -13.4% |
| 2006 | 481.35 million | +573.7% |
| 2007 | 386.36 million | -19.7% |
| 2008 | 170.62 million | -55.8% |
| 2009 | 173.89 million | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 151.81 million | -12.7% |
| 2011 | 115.01 million | -24.2% |
| 2012 | 113.13 million | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 251.31 million | +122.1% |
| 2014 | 151.14 million | -39.9% |
| 2015 | 148.14 million | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 180.90 million | +22.1% |
| 2017 | 198.38 million | +9.7% |
| 2018 | 242.25 million | +22.1% |
| 2019 | 276.58 million | +14.2% |
| 2020 | 177.15 million | -36.0% |
| 2021 | 113.47 million | -35.9% |
| 2022 | 103.32 million | -9.0% |
| 2023 | 76.45 million | -26.0% |
| 2024 | 53.10 million | -30.5% |
| 2025 | 76.32 million | +43.7% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 76.32 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 360.30 million, 21% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 76.32 million is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.84 billion, 4% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Nicaragua changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +573.7% | 71.45 million | 481.35 million |
| 2004 | +387.1% | 16.94 million | 82.50 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 176.26 million | 16.94 million | 481.35 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 182.86 million | 113.13 million | 276.58 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 99.97 million | 53.10 million | 177.15 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 146 Bangladesh 166.85 million compare
- 147 United States Virgin Islands 149.84 million compare
- 148 Belize 86.90 million compare
- 150 Central African Republic 72.29 million compare
- 151 Seychelles 66.91 million compare
- 152 Burkina Faso 59.21 million compare
More reference data data for Nicaragua
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4575 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0819 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4557 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4457 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Nicaragua?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Nicaragua was 76.32 million in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 481.35 million in 2006.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.94 million in 2003.
- How does Nicaragua rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- Nicaragua ranks 149th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are sourced from the IMF’s Coordinated Portfolio Investment Survey (CPIS) database. Individual economy data on debt securities held by nonresidents are derived from other economies’ CPIS creditor data. The relevant tables in the CPIS database are 1) derived portfolio investment liabilities: long-term debt securities; and 2) derived portfolio investment liabilities: short-term debt securities.