Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Agricultural output, per square kilometre was 22,308 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
22,308 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
104th
of 158 countries
All-time high
23,443 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
3,882 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Nicaragua, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, agricultural output, per square kilometre in Nicaragua stood at 22,308 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and up 29.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural output, per square kilometre in Nicaragua peaked at 23,443 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3,882 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Nicaragua ranks 104th of 158 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,882 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 4,316 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 1963 | 4,648 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1964 | 5,338 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 1965 | 5,643 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1966 | 5,586 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1967 | 6,132 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1968 | 6,327 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 6,602 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 6,716 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1971 | 6,915 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 6,873 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1973 | 7,156 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1974 | 7,905 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 1975 | 8,426 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1976 | 8,747 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1977 | 8,969 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1978 | 9,861 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1979 | 8,794 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -10.8% |
| 1980 | 6,225 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -29.2% |
| 1981 | 7,081 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 1982 | 7,376 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1983 | 7,108 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 1984 | 7,546 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1985 | 6,978 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -7.5% |
| 1986 | 6,784 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 6,328 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -6.7% |
| 1988 | 6,245 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 6,394 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 6,359 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 6,408 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 6,608 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 6,722 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 6,820 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 7,504 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 1996 | 7,767 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 7,988 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 8,385 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 9,491 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 2000 | 10,547 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 2001 | 10,411 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 10,897 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 12,474 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +14.5% |
| 2004 | 11,550 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 13,180 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 2006 | 12,836 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 13,526 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 13,446 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 14,661 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 14,651 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 16,137 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2012 | 16,639 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 17,217 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 17,076 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 17,178 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 19,308 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 2017 | 20,791 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 21,145 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 21,530 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 22,280 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 23,190 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 23,443 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 22,308 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -4.8% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 22,308 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29,178 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, 76% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 22,308 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 35,690 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, 63% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,386 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 3,882 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 6,602 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,036 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 6,716 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 9,861 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,807 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 6,225 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 7,546 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,405 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 6,359 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 9,491 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 12,353 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10,411 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 14,661 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,167 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 14,651 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 21,530 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,805 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 22,280 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 23,443 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 101 Brazil 25,331 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 102 Tajikistan 24,635 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 103 Cameroon 23,483 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 105 Paraguay 21,311 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 106 Chile 21,037 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 107 Argentina 19,914 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
More agriculture & rural data for Nicaragua
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1448 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 459.4 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8714 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4056 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 14.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 14.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural output, per square kilometre in Nicaragua?
- Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Nicaragua was 22,308 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest agricultural output, per square kilometre recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 23,443 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest agricultural output, per square kilometre recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,882 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Nicaragua rank for agricultural output, per square kilometre?
- Nicaragua ranks 104th out of 158 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural output, per square kilometre rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Agricultural output, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Agricultural output divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Agricultural output ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Agricultural output Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Agricultural output divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.