What is augmented human development index in Nicaragua?

Augmented human development index in Nicaragua was 0.2273 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 recorded in Nicaragua?

The highest recorded value was 0.3385 in 2005.

What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Nicaragua?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0578 in 1913.

How does Nicaragua rank for augmented human development index?

Nicaragua ranks 142nd out of 162 countries with data for 2020.

Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Nicaragua?

Over the last ten years it is down 27.0%. 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Augmented Human Development Index in Nicaragua

Name: Augmented Human Development Index in Nicaragua
Creator: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Nicaragua: Augmented Human Development Index was 0.2273 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)

0.2273

World rank

142nd

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.3385

in 2005

All-time low

0.0578

in 1913

Years of data

1913–2020

Augmented Human Development Index in Nicaragua, 1913–2020

Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2020, augmented human development index in Nicaragua stood at 0.2273.

That represents a change of down 27.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, augmented human development index in Nicaragua peaked at 0.3385 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.0578, in 1913.

That places Nicaragua 142nd out of 162 countries with data for 2020, putting it 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	0.0578	0.0578	0.0578	1
1920s	0.0673	0.0647	0.0699	2
1930s	0.0699	0.0689	0.0709	2
1950s	0.0933	0.0886	0.0981	2
1960s	0.1119	0.107	0.1168	2
1970s	0.13	0.1246	0.1355	2
1980s	0.2018	0.1781	0.2256	2
1990s	0.3107	0.2932	0.3282	2
2000s	0.3336	0.3287	0.3385	2
2010s	0.2955	0.2797	0.3113	2
2020s	0.2273	0.2273	0.2273	1

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

139 Burkina Faso 0.2311 compare
140 Guinea-Bissau 0.2291 compare
141 Congo 0.2276 compare
143 Laos 0.2271 compare
144 Eswatini 0.2266 compare
145 Rwanda 0.2243 compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

More reference data data for Nicaragua

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Summer temperature anomalies 1.09 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.2273 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7081 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.5762 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 226.4 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is augmented human development index in Nicaragua?: Augmented human development index in Nicaragua was 0.2273 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 recorded in Nicaragua?: The highest recorded value was 0.3385 in 2005.
What is the lowest augmented human development index recorded in Nicaragua?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0578 in 1913.
How does Nicaragua rank for augmented human development index?: Nicaragua ranks 142nd out of 162 countries with data for 2020.
Is augmented human development index rising or falling in Nicaragua?: Over the last ten years it is down 27.0%. 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Augmented Human Development Index
Source: Leandro Prados de la Escosura (2021) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 163 places, 3,421 data points, 1870–2020
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The AHDI seeks to give a historical perspective on human development, in four dimensions: healthy life, knowledge, a decent standard of living, and civil and political freedom.