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 (2022) – 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.
Augmented Human Development Index (excluding income) in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 0.0312 | — |
| 1925 | 0.0346 | +10.7% |
| 1929 | 0.0375 | +8.5% |
| 1933 | 0.0376 | +0.2% |
| 1938 | 0.0407 | +8.2% |
| 1950 | 0.0517 | +27.0% |
| 1955 | 0.0575 | +11.3% |
| 1960 | 0.0649 | +12.9% |
| 1965 | 0.0704 | +8.4% |
| 1970 | 0.0764 | +8.7% |
| 1975 | 0.0847 | +10.8% |
| 1980 | 0.1267 | +49.6% |
| 1985 | 0.1756 | +38.5% |
| 1990 | 0.2574 | +46.6% |
| 1995 | 0.2999 | +16.5% |
| 2000 | 0.2947 | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 0.3034 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 0.2693 | -11.2% |
| 2015 | 0.2283 | -15.2% |
| 2020 | 0.1742 | -23.7% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 0.1742 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.2467, 71% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 0.1742 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.4243, 41% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
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
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.29 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 73.80 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0037 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 10.67 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.35 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 21.4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0687 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 195.53 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 36.36 % change on previous year (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 (2022) – 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 (2022) – 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.