The Central Bank of Nicaragua reported that the Monthly Economic Activity Index grew 2.5% from July 2025. Cumulative growth reached 3.9% in January-July, while the annual average variation was 4.9%. On a seasonally adjusted basis, activity increased 0.5% from June and 2.9% year over year. Energy and water recorded the strongest annual growth at 22.9%, followed by hotels and restaurants at 9.5% and mining and quarrying at 8.4%. Construction, transport and communications, commerce, and financial intermediation also expanded. Manufacturing declined 4.3%, reflecting lower production of tobacco, textiles and automotive harnesses, while agriculture fell 2.9% because of reduced activity in coffee, sugar cane and oilseed crops and lower vegetable production.
Central Bank of Nicaragua reports 2.5% annual economic growth in July, 3.9% cumulative growth through July
The Central Bank of Nicaragua reported 2.5% annual growth in economic activity in July, taking cumulative growth for January-July to 3.9%. Energy and water, hospitality, and mining led the expansion, while manufacturing and agriculture contracted.