The Central Bank of Nicaragua published the April 2026 Monthly Index of Economic Activity, showing that economic activity increased 0.7 percent from April 2025. The cumulative increase for January through April stood at 4.8 percent, while the average annual change was 5.5 percent. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the index fell 2.5 percent from the previous month but rose 1.1 percent from a year earlier. In the trend-cycle series, activity edged down 0.1 percent month on month and increased 3.8 percent year on year. The strongest annual gains came from construction, commerce, hotels and restaurants, livestock, transport and communications, and financial intermediation and related services, while manufacturing, agriculture, and energy and water contracted. Sector detail pointed to higher livestock activity from increased cattle and poultry slaughter and higher egg and milk production. Agriculture weakened on lower activity in basic grains, coffee, peanuts, sesame and sorghum, while manufacturing fell on lower output of sugar, beverages, petroleum derivatives, textiles and automotive harnesses, partly offset by higher meat products and cigar production.
Central Bank of Nicaragua2026-07-03
Central Bank of Nicaragua reports April economic activity rose 0.7 percent year on year
The Central Bank of Nicaragua said its April 2026 Monthly Index of Economic Activity showed a 0.7 percent year-on-year increase, with cumulative growth of 4.8 percent in January to April. Seasonally adjusted activity fell 2.5 percent from the previous month, while construction, commerce and services led annual gains and manufacturing and agriculture declined.