Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita was 395.48 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Nicaragua, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
In 2023, tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Nicaragua stood at 395.48 current international $.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 117.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita 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.
Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita 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 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.83 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6599 % change on previous year (2090)
- 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)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3497 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0458 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.323 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Nicaragua?
- Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Nicaragua was 395.48 current international $ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 431.04 current international $ in 2021.
- What is the lowest tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.72 current international $ in 2001.
- How does Nicaragua rank for tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita?
- Nicaragua ranks 110th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita 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, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Tax revenue is defined as compulsory transfers to the central government for public purposes. Public expenditure on health care is defined as all the recurrent and capital spending from government, external borrowing and grants, and social health insurance funds. Both variables are measured in current international $, which adjusts for price differences between countries.