Deposit Money Bank Assets to Deposit Money Bank Assets and Central Bank Assets for Nicaragua

DDDI04NIA156NWDB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

72.53

Year-over-Year Change

54.27%

Date Range

1/1/1960 - 1/1/2021

Summary

This economic indicator measures the ratio of deposit money bank assets to total banking sector assets, including central bank assets, in Nicaragua. It provides insight into the relative size and importance of the deposit money banking system compared to the broader financial sector.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

The Deposit Money Bank Assets to Deposit Money Bank Assets and Central Bank Assets ratio represents the percentage of total banking sector assets held by deposit money banks, as opposed to the central bank. This metric is used by economists and policymakers to analyze the development and intermediation capacity of a country's banking system.

Methodology

The data is collected and calculated by the World Bank using national account statistics.

Historical Context

This indicator is relevant for understanding the structure and evolution of Nicaragua's financial system and its implications for economic growth and monetary policy transmission.

Key Facts

  • The ratio was 83.6% in 2020.
  • It has decreased from a high of 92.7% in 1998.
  • Nicaragua's deposit money banks hold the majority of total banking sector assets.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This indicator measures the ratio of deposit money bank assets to total banking sector assets, including central bank assets, in Nicaragua.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This metric provides insight into the relative size and importance of the deposit money banking system compared to the broader financial sector, which is relevant for understanding a country's financial development and intermediation capacity.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and calculated by the World Bank using national account statistics.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This indicator is relevant for understanding the structure and evolution of Nicaragua's financial system and its implications for economic growth and monetary policy transmission.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is updated annually by the World Bank with a potential delay of 1-2 years.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Deposit Money Bank Assets to Deposit Money Bank Assets and Central Bank Assets for Nicaragua (DDDI04NIA156NWDB), retrieved from FRED.