In a televised interview, Central Bank of Nicaragua President Ovidio Reyes said Nicaragua’s economy outperformed its initial 2025 expectations, with growth now expected at 4.5% to 5% based on GDP and the Monthly Index of Economic Activity (IMAE), and the Central Bank of Nicaragua projecting 2026 growth of 3.5% to 4.5%. Reyes pointed to record exports as a key 2025 driver, with total exports reaching USD 8,670 million, led by gold, coffee, livestock, sugar and tobacco, including an 8% increase in the meat sector, coffee at around USD 900 million and gold above USD 1,900 million. He also highlighted construction growth of 18%, supported by public investment in hospitals, roads, sports facilities and housing alongside increased private investment. On macro stability, he said inflation is expected to end 2025 below 3% (around 2.8% to 2.9%) with a goal of converging toward 2% in 2026, and noted record international reserves of USD 8,325 million, described as sufficient to cover all deposits in the national financial system and equivalent to around 35% of GDP.
Central Bank of Nicaragua 2026-01-13
Central Bank of Nicaragua projects 2025 growth near 5% and 2026 growth of 3.5–4.5%
Central Bank of Nicaragua President Ovidio Reyes announced that Nicaragua's economy exceeded 2025 growth expectations, now projected at 4.5% to 5%, driven by record exports and construction growth. Inflation is expected to end 2025 below 3%, with international reserves at USD 8,325 million, covering all national financial system deposits and equating to 35% of GDP.