Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) was 0.1742 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Nicaragua, 1913–2020
Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 0.1742 for augmented human development index (excluding income) in 2020.
That represents a change of down 35.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, augmented human development index (excluding income) in Nicaragua peaked at 0.3034 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.0312, in 1913.
Nicaragua ranks 145th of 162 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0.0312 | 0.0312 | 0.0312 | 1 |
| 1920s | 0.036 | 0.0346 | 0.0375 | 2 |
| 1930s | 0.0391 | 0.0376 | 0.0407 | 2 |
| 1950s | 0.0546 | 0.0517 | 0.0575 | 2 |
| 1960s | 0.0676 | 0.0649 | 0.0704 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.0806 | 0.0764 | 0.0847 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.1512 | 0.1267 | 0.1756 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.2786 | 0.2574 | 0.2999 | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.2991 | 0.2947 | 0.3034 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.2488 | 0.2283 | 0.2693 | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.1742 | 0.1742 | 0.1742 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More economy & growth data for Nicaragua
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -13.3% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 2,372 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 12.6% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 16.62 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 2,372 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 36.62 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 225.76 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 6.16 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 90.12 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is augmented human development index (excluding income) in Nicaragua?
- Augmented human development index (excluding income) in Nicaragua was 0.1742 in 2020, according to Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3034 in 2005.
- What is the lowest augmented human development index (excluding income) recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0312 in 1913.
- How does Nicaragua rank for augmented human development index (excluding income)?
- Nicaragua ranks 145th out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
- Is augmented human development index (excluding income) rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The AHDI seeks to give a historical perspective on human development, in four dimensions: healthy life, knowledge, and civil and political freedom. This indicator excludes the income-based wellbeing component.