Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Domestic general government health expenditure per capita was 124.36 current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Nicaragua, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Nicaragua is 124.36 current US$, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 75.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Nicaragua peaked at 129.47 current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 24.97 current US$, in 2002.
Nicaragua ranks 120th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 26.12 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 25.87 current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 24.97 current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 26.12 current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 24.98 current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 29.68 current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2006 | 35.73 current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2007 | 42.58 current US$ | +19.2% |
| 2008 | 48.61 current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2009 | 55.94 current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2010 | 54.26 current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 59.3 current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 66.91 current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2013 | 71.01 current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 81.43 current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2015 | 92.64 current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2016 | 99.15 current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 106.01 current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 105.38 current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 102.5 current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 102.58 current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 129.47 current US$ | +26.2% |
| 2022 | 120.13 current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2023 | 124.36 current US$ | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.06 current US$ | 24.97 current US$ | 55.94 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 83.86 current US$ | 54.26 current US$ | 106.01 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 119.13 current US$ | 102.58 current US$ | 129.47 current US$ | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Nicaragua?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Nicaragua was 124.36 current US$ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest domestic general government health expenditure per capita recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 129.47 current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.97 current US$ in 2002.
- How does Nicaragua rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita?
- Nicaragua ranks 120th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Domestic general government health expenditure per capita (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Public expenditure on health from domestic sources per capita expressed in current US dollars.