Deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Deaths from drug use disorders ghe was 2.78 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
2.78
Change on year
down 41.2%
World rank
157th
of 194 countries
All-time high
14.91
in 2004
All-time low
2.44
in 2010
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Nicaragua, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Nicaragua is 2.78, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 41.2% on the previous year and down 39.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Nicaragua peaked at 14.91 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 2.44, in 2010.
Nicaragua ranks 157th 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 drug use disorders ghe in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.45 | — |
| 2001 | 6.38 | +17.1% |
| 2002 | 7.14 | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 10.55 | +47.8% |
| 2004 | 14.91 | +41.3% |
| 2005 | 6.94 | -53.5% |
| 2006 | 4.16 | -40.1% |
| 2007 | 7.08 | +70.2% |
| 2008 | 5.36 | -24.3% |
| 2009 | 12.63 | +135.6% |
| 2010 | 2.44 | -80.7% |
| 2011 | 4.57 | +87.3% |
| 2012 | 3.92 | -14.2% |
| 2013 | 2.45 | -37.5% |
| 2014 | 8.87 | +262.0% |
| 2015 | 2.91 | -67.2% |
| 2016 | 3.59 | +23.4% |
| 2017 | 8.69 | +142.1% |
| 2018 | 7.33 | -15.7% |
| 2019 | 5.34 | -27.1% |
| 2020 | 4.73 | -11.4% |
| 2021 | 2.78 | -41.2% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 2.78 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 17.97, 15% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 2.78 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.75, 36% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.06 | 4.16 | 14.91 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.01 | 2.44 | 8.87 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.75 | 2.78 | 4.73 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Nicaragua?
- Deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Nicaragua was 2.78 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from drug use disorders ghe recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 14.91 in 2004.
- What is the lowest deaths from drug use disorders ghe recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.44 in 2010.
- How does Nicaragua rank for deaths from drug use disorders ghe?
- Nicaragua ranks 157th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from drug use disorders ghe rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.2%. 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 drug use disorders ghe. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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