Colombia vs Nicaragua: Current health expenditure

Colombia
8.16
in 2023
Nicaragua
8.3
in 2023
Colombia rank
10th
Nicaragua rank
9th

Current health expenditure over time

  • Colombia
  • Nicaragua
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How they compare

Nicaragua currently reports 8.3 against 8.16 in Colombia, a difference of 0.14.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Colombia ahead.

Colombia ranks 10th and Nicaragua ranks 9th of 32 countries.

Nicaragua has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Nicaragua Difference Ahead
2000s 6.19 6.3 0.1057 Nicaragua
2010s 7.31 7.96 0.6517 Nicaragua
2020s 8.4 8.85 0.4493 Nicaragua

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher current health expenditure, Colombia or Nicaragua?
Nicaragua, at 8.3 against 8.16 in Colombia as of 2023.
What is the difference in current health expenditure between Colombia and Nicaragua?
0.14, with Nicaragua ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Nicaragua?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Colombia and Nicaragua rank globally for current health expenditure?
Colombia ranks 10th and Nicaragua ranks 9th of 32 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Current health expenditure (% of GDP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Current health expenditure (% of GDP)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
32 places, 750 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed