Nicaragua—Nurses & Midwives (per 1,000)
Latest Value
1.6
2017
YoY Change
+5.8%
2016 → 2017
Maximum
1.6
2017
Minimum
1.1
2003
CAGR
+2.4%
14 years
Last
1.6
Previous
1.5
Highest
1.6
Lowest
1.1
Unit
per 1,000 people
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Nicaragua's nurses & midwives (per 1,000) was 1.6 in 2017. This represents a +5.8% change from 2016. Over the past 14 years, the highest recorded value was 1.6 (2017) and the lowest was 1.1 (2003). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.6 | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 1.5 | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 1.4 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 1.4 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 1.4 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 1.4 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 1.4 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 1.3 | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 1.3 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 1.3 | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 1.2 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 1.2 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1.2 | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 1.1 |
Top Countries — Nurses & Midwives (per 1,000)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 18.8 | 2022 |
| 2 | Norway | 16.5 | 2023 |
| 3 | Iceland | 15.9 | 2023 |
| 4 | Ireland | 14.8 | 2023 |
| 5 | Finland | 14 | 2021 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 13.7 | 2023 |
| 7 | Australia | 13.4 | 2022 |
| 8 | United States | 13.4 | 2022 |
| 9 | Japan | 13 | 2022 |
| 10 | Belgium | 12.9 | 2021 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Nurses and midwives include professional nurses, professional midwives, auxiliary nurses, auxiliary midwives, enrolled nurses, enrolled midwives and other associated personnel, such as dental nurses and primary care nurses.
Methodology
Data compiled by Global Health Workforce Statistics, World Health Organization (WHO).
Unit
per 1,000 people