Nicaragua—Universal Health Coverage Index
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #110 of 193Updated April 2026
Latest Value
70
2023
YoY Change
-2.8%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#110
of 193 countries
Maximum
72
2017
Minimum
59
2000
CAGR
+0.7%
24 years
Last
70
Previous
72
Highest
72
Lowest
59
Unit
Index (0-100)
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Nicaragua's universal health coverage index was 70 in 2023, ranking #110 out of 193 countries. This represents a -2.8% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 72 (2017) and the lowest was 59 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70 | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 72 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 71 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 71 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 71 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 70 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 72 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 71 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 70 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 71 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 70 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 68 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 67 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 66 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 66 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 65 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 64 | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 63 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 62 | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 61 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 60 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 60 | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 59 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 59 |
Top Countries — Universal Health Coverage Index
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 92 | 2023 |
| 2 | Iceland | 90 | 2023 |
| 3 | Norway | 89 | 2023 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 89 | 2023 |
| 5 | Australia | 89 | 2023 |
| 6 | Singapore | 88 | 2023 |
| 7 | United States | 88 | 2023 |
| 8 | Korea, Rep. | 88 | 2023 |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 88 | 2023 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 87 | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Universal Health Coverage Index — WHO Global Health Observatory.
Unit
Index (0-100)