3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) was 70 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
70
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
92nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
73
in 2017
All-time low
47
in 2000
Years of data
7
2000–2021
3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services in Nicaragua, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2021, 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Nicaragua stood at 70.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Nicaragua peaked at 73 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 47, in 2000.
Nicaragua ranks 92nd of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 47 | — |
| 2005 | 53 | +12.8% |
| 2010 | 66 | +24.5% |
| 2015 | 71 | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 73 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 73 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 70 | -4.1% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 70 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 52.5, 1.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 70 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 76, 92% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50 | 47 | 53 | 2 |
| 2010s | 70.75 | 66 | 73 | 4 |
| 2020s | 70 | 70 | 70 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More health data for Nicaragua
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.83 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6599 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 215 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3497 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0458 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.323 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0473 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Nicaragua?
- 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Nicaragua was 70 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 73 in 2017.
- What is the lowest 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 47 in 2000.
- How does Nicaragua rank for 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services?
- Nicaragua ranks 92nd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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