Deaths from cardiovascular disease type in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Deaths from cardiovascular disease type was 4.92 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
4.92
Change on year
down 20.0%
World rank
166th
of 194 countries
All-time high
47.54
in 2002
All-time low
4.92
in 2021
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Deaths from cardiovascular disease type in Nicaragua, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, deaths from cardiovascular disease type in Nicaragua stood at 4.92. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 20.0% on the previous year and down 79.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from cardiovascular disease type in Nicaragua peaked at 47.54 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 4.92, in 2021.
Nicaragua ranks 166th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths from cardiovascular disease type in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 40.26 | — |
| 2001 | 41.36 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 47.54 | +14.9% |
| 2003 | 38.33 | -19.4% |
| 2004 | 38 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 25.47 | -33.0% |
| 2006 | 20.45 | -19.7% |
| 2007 | 24.87 | +21.6% |
| 2008 | 24.45 | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 18.4 | -24.7% |
| 2010 | 17.87 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 23.55 | +31.8% |
| 2012 | 17.37 | -26.2% |
| 2013 | 17.59 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 15.37 | -12.6% |
| 2015 | 12.28 | -20.1% |
| 2016 | 10.96 | -10.7% |
| 2017 | 12.74 | +16.2% |
| 2018 | 19.35 | +51.9% |
| 2019 | 7.66 | -60.4% |
| 2020 | 6.15 | -19.7% |
| 2021 | 4.92 | -20.0% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 4.92 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 145.48, 3% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 4.92 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 23.8, 21% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.91 | 18.4 | 47.54 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.47 | 7.66 | 23.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.54 | 4.92 | 6.15 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 163 Bahrain 6.04 compare
- 164 Cape Verde 5.78 compare
- 165 Luxembourg 5.37 compare
- 167 Sao Tome and Principe 3.91 compare
- 168 Brunei 3.66 compare
- 169 Bahamas 3.58 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from cardiovascular disease type in Nicaragua?
- Deaths from cardiovascular disease type in Nicaragua was 4.92 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from cardiovascular disease type recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 47.54 in 2002.
- What is the lowest deaths from cardiovascular disease type recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.92 in 2021.
- How does Nicaragua rank for deaths from cardiovascular disease type?
- Nicaragua ranks 166th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from cardiovascular disease type rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.1%. 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 Deaths from cardiovascular disease type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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