Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Child mortality vs electoral democracy was 1.12 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.12
Change on year
down 18.8%
World rank
116th
of 195 countries
All-time high
19.91
in 1955
All-time low
1.12
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024

Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Nicaragua, 1955–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child mortality vs electoral democracy in Nicaragua is 1.12, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.

The figure is down 18.8% on the previous year and down 38.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality vs electoral democracy in Nicaragua peaked at 19.91 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 1.12, in 2024.

That places Nicaragua 116th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 19.62 19.33 19.91 5
1960s 18.48 17.61 19.19 10
1970s 15.35 11.69 19.32 10
1980s 8.55 7.16 10.83 10
1990s 5.39 3.94 6.86 10
2000s 3.05 2.45 3.71 10
2010s 1.81 1.43 2.32 10
2020s 1.35 1.12 1.43 5

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

  1. 113 Colombia 1.15 compare
  2. 114 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1.13 compare
  3. 115 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1.13 compare
  4. 117 Cabo Verde 1.11 compare
  5. 118 Costa Rica 1.04 compare
  6. 119 Oman 1.03 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality vs electoral democracy in Nicaragua?
Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Nicaragua was 1.12 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality vs electoral democracy recorded in Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 19.91 in 1955.
What is the lowest child mortality vs electoral democracy recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was 1.12 in 2024.
How does Nicaragua rank for child mortality vs electoral democracy?
Nicaragua ranks 116th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality vs electoral democracy rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is down 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality vs electoral democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child mortality vs electoral democracy
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 13,255 data points, 1931–2024
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