Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP was 395.48 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
395.48 current international $
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
110th
of 193 countries
All-time high
431.04 current international $
in 2021
All-time low
71.72 current international $
in 2001
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP in Nicaragua, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current international $.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 395.48 current international $ for domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in 2023.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 117.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in Nicaragua peaked at 431.04 current international $ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 71.72 current international $, in 2001.
Nicaragua ranks 110th 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, PPP in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 72.04 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 71.72 current international $ | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 72.58 current international $ | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 77.89 current international $ | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 74.02 current international $ | -5.0% |
| 2005 | 86.68 current international $ | +17.1% |
| 2006 | 104.7 current international $ | +20.8% |
| 2007 | 122.7 current international $ | +17.2% |
| 2008 | 129.03 current international $ | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 147.94 current international $ | +14.7% |
| 2010 | 143.69 current international $ | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 152.68 current international $ | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 169.01 current international $ | +10.7% |
| 2013 | 182.25 current international $ | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 210.72 current international $ | +15.6% |
| 2015 | 243.34 current international $ | +15.5% |
| 2016 | 273.6 current international $ | +12.4% |
| 2017 | 302.38 current international $ | +10.5% |
| 2018 | 307.31 current international $ | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 313.02 current international $ | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 332.01 current international $ | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 431.04 current international $ | +29.8% |
| 2022 | 401.75 current international $ | -6.8% |
| 2023 | 395.48 current international $ | -1.6% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 395.48 current international $ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 101.81 current international $, 3.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 395.48 current international $ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 711.72 current international $, 56% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 95.93 current international $ | 71.72 current international $ | 147.94 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 229.8 current international $ | 143.69 current international $ | 313.02 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 390.07 current international $ | 332.01 current international $ | 431.04 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,175 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 215 deaths (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in Nicaragua?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in Nicaragua was 395.48 current international $ 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, ppp recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 431.04 current international $ in 2021.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.72 current international $ in 2001.
- How does Nicaragua rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Nicaragua ranks 110th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.0%. 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, PPP (current international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Public expenditure on health from domestic sources per capita expressed in international dollars at purchasing power parity.