Food production index in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Food production index was 127.92 2014-2016 = 100 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
127.92 2014-2016 = 100
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
27th
of 195 countries
All-time high
128.13 2014-2016 = 100
in 2021
All-time low
19.55 2014-2016 = 100
in 1961
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Food production index in Nicaragua, 1961–2022
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in 2014-2016 = 100.
Analysis
In 2022, food production index in Nicaragua stood at 127.92 2014-2016 = 100.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 34.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food production index in Nicaragua peaked at 128.13 2014-2016 = 100 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 19.55 2014-2016 = 100, in 1961.
That places Nicaragua 27th out of 195 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food production index in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | 2014-2016 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 19.55 2014-2016 = 100 | — |
| 1962 | 20.56 2014-2016 = 100 | +5.2% |
| 1963 | 21.7 2014-2016 = 100 | +5.5% |
| 1964 | 24.09 2014-2016 = 100 | +11.0% |
| 1965 | 23.45 2014-2016 = 100 | -2.7% |
| 1966 | 23.98 2014-2016 = 100 | +2.3% |
| 1967 | 26.83 2014-2016 = 100 | +11.9% |
| 1968 | 28.94 2014-2016 = 100 | +7.9% |
| 1969 | 31.12 2014-2016 = 100 | +7.5% |
| 1970 | 33.58 2014-2016 = 100 | +7.9% |
| 1971 | 34.18 2014-2016 = 100 | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 33.91 2014-2016 = 100 | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 34.3 2014-2016 = 100 | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 34.44 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 39.47 2014-2016 = 100 | +14.6% |
| 1976 | 42.31 2014-2016 = 100 | +7.2% |
| 1977 | 43.67 2014-2016 = 100 | +3.2% |
| 1978 | 46.61 2014-2016 = 100 | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 42.51 2014-2016 = 100 | -8.8% |
| 1980 | 34.46 2014-2016 = 100 | -18.9% |
| 1981 | 34.15 2014-2016 = 100 | -0.9% |
| 1982 | 37.27 2014-2016 = 100 | +9.1% |
| 1983 | 34.84 2014-2016 = 100 | -6.5% |
| 1984 | 35.86 2014-2016 = 100 | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 32.87 2014-2016 = 100 | -8.3% |
| 1986 | 32.73 2014-2016 = 100 | -0.4% |
| 1987 | 30.02 2014-2016 = 100 | -8.3% |
| 1988 | 30.36 2014-2016 = 100 | +1.1% |
| 1989 | 33.51 2014-2016 = 100 | +10.4% |
| 1990 | 36.51 2014-2016 = 100 | +9.0% |
| 1991 | 36.58 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 37.46 2014-2016 = 100 | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 38.84 2014-2016 = 100 | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 39.75 2014-2016 = 100 | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 42.62 2014-2016 = 100 | +7.2% |
| 1996 | 44.02 2014-2016 = 100 | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 45.3 2014-2016 = 100 | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 47.04 2014-2016 = 100 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 53.31 2014-2016 = 100 | +13.3% |
| 2000 | 58.19 2014-2016 = 100 | +9.2% |
| 2001 | 57.18 2014-2016 = 100 | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 59.11 2014-2016 = 100 | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 67.79 2014-2016 = 100 | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 64.65 2014-2016 = 100 | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 72.33 2014-2016 = 100 | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 71.92 2014-2016 = 100 | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 76.21 2014-2016 = 100 | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 76.36 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 83.34 2014-2016 = 100 | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 83.81 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 91.18 2014-2016 = 100 | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 94.92 2014-2016 = 100 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 97.53 2014-2016 = 100 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 97.38 2014-2016 = 100 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 96.91 2014-2016 = 100 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 105.71 2014-2016 = 100 | +9.1% |
| 2017 | 115.76 2014-2016 = 100 | +9.5% |
| 2018 | 116.47 2014-2016 = 100 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 118.69 2014-2016 = 100 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 122.95 2014-2016 = 100 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 128.13 2014-2016 = 100 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 127.92 2014-2016 = 100 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24.47 2014-2016 = 100 | 19.55 2014-2016 = 100 | 31.12 2014-2016 = 100 | 9 |
| 1970s | 38.5 2014-2016 = 100 | 33.58 2014-2016 = 100 | 46.61 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 33.61 2014-2016 = 100 | 30.02 2014-2016 = 100 | 37.27 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 42.14 2014-2016 = 100 | 36.51 2014-2016 = 100 | 53.31 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 68.71 2014-2016 = 100 | 57.18 2014-2016 = 100 | 83.34 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 101.84 2014-2016 = 100 | 83.81 2014-2016 = 100 | 118.69 2014-2016 = 100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 126.33 2014-2016 = 100 | 122.95 2014-2016 = 100 | 128.13 2014-2016 = 100 | 3 |
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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 food production index in Nicaragua?
- Food production index in Nicaragua was 127.92 2014-2016 = 100 in 2022, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest food production index recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 128.13 2014-2016 = 100 in 2021.
- What is the lowest food production index recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.55 2014-2016 = 100 in 1961.
- How does Nicaragua rank for food production index?
- Nicaragua ranks 27th out of 195 countries with data for 2022.
- Is food production index rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Food production index (2014-2016 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Food production index covers food crops that are considered edible and that contain nutrients. Coffee and tea are excluded because, although edible, they have no nutritive value.