Healthcare Spending: Nicaragua
Nicaragua's healthcare spending is currently 8.299 % of GDP as of 2023. # Nicaragua Healthcare Spending Nicaragua allocated 8.
Current (2023)
8.299 % of GDP
-7.6% y/y
Peak (2021)
9.55 % of GDP
Low (2000)
5.239 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Nicaragua
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Nicaragua
Analysis# Nicaragua Healthcare Spending
Nicaragua allocated 8.299% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, maintaining a significant commitment to the sector despite recent fluctuations. This represents a substantial 58.4% increase from 2000's baseline of 5.239%, reflecting a long-term expansion in health investment. The country peaked at 9.55% of GDP in 2021, indicating heightened spending during the pandemic period.
Healthcare spending rose steadily from 2014 through 2021, climbing from 7.977% to the all-time high. A notable decline followed in 2022 and 2023, dropping to 8.299%—suggesting a potential correction or rebalancing of fiscal priorities. The recent downward trajectory indicates Nicaragua may be moderating healthcare expenditure after pandemic-driven increases, though spending remains elevated relative to early-2000s levels.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.299 % of GDP | -7.57% |
| 2022 | 8.979 % of GDP | -5.98% |
| 2021 | 9.55 % of GDP | +11.60% |
| 2020 | 8.557 % of GDP | +0.67% |
| 2019 | 8.5 % of GDP | +0.01% |
| 2018 | 8.499 % of GDP | +2.05% |
| 2017 | 8.328 % of GDP | +3.47% |
| 2016 | 8.049 % of GDP | +1.08% |
| 2015 | 7.963 % of GDP | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 7.977 % of GDP | +4.42% |
| 2013 | 7.639 % of GDP | +2.02% |
| 2012 | 7.488 % of GDP | +0.51% |
| 2011 | 7.45 % of GDP | -3.37% |
| 2010 | 7.71 % of GDP | +0.31% |
| 2009 | 7.686 % of GDP | +7.24% |
| 2008 | 7.167 % of GDP | +3.03% |
| 2007 | 6.956 % of GDP | +9.41% |
| 2006 | 6.358 % of GDP | +2.14% |
| 2005 | 6.225 % of GDP | +2.77% |
| 2004 | 6.057 % of GDP | -0.43% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6.083 % of GDP | +6.11% |
| 2002 | 5.733 % of GDP | +4.52% |
| 2001 | 5.485 % of GDP | +4.70% |
| 2000 | 5.239 % of GDP | — |
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