Nicaragua health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for Nicaragua: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Nicaragua | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 75.4 yrs | 2026 | #124 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $217 | 2023 | #127 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 8.3% | 2023 | #57 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 0.68 | 2018 | #131 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 0.97 | 2022 | #146 of 177 | 3.29 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 60 | 2023 | #107 of 193 | 197 |
Health: world rankings · Nicaragua population
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