Nicaragua Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Nicaragua's death rate was 4.4 in 2025, ranked 203rd globally. This represents a 3.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's death rate stood at 4.4 in 2025, a decline of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.4 by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 203rd globally.
Nicaragua’s death rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, descending from an all‑time peak of 18.81 in 1960 to a trough of 4.42 in 2025, positioning the country at rank 203 globally. This decline reflects sustained improvements in public health, expanded access to basic medical services, and reductions in communicable‑disease mortality, trends echoed in peer nations such as Honduras (4.58) and Algeria (4.39). The World Bank’s 2025 figure of 4.42 indicates that Nicaragua now records fewer deaths per 1,000 inhabitants than many middle‑income economies, a shift largely driven by higher vaccination coverage and better maternal‑child health outcomes. Nevertheless, the remaining gap with the lowest regional rates suggests further gains are possible through continued investment in chronic‑disease prevention and health‑system resilience. If these reforms persist, the downward trajectory is likely to continue, keeping Nicaragua’s death rate among the lower end of the global distribution.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.4 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.4 | −0.2 | #203 |
| 2023 | 4.6 | −0.1 | #15 |
| 2022 | 4.7 | −1.9 | #18 |
| 2021 | 6.6 | −0.0 | #52 |
| 2020 | 6.7 | +1.7 | #72 |
| 2019 | 5.0 | +0.1 | #22 |
| 2018 | 4.8 | −0.1 | #22 |
| 2017 | 4.9 | −0.0 | #22 |
| 2016 | 5.0 | −0.0 | #24 |
| 2015 | 5.0 | +0.0 | #26 |
| 2014 | 5.0 | −0.0 | #26 |
| 2013 | 5.0 | +0.0 | #27 |
| 2012 | 5.0 | −0.1 | #25 |
| 2011 | 5.1 | −0.0 | #29 |
| 2010 | 5.1 | −0.0 | #31 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua's death rate was 4.4 in 2025. Ranked 203rd globally. This represents a 3.6% decrease from the previous year.
Nicaragua's death rate peaked at 18.8 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Nicaragua was 4.4 in 2025.
Nicaragua ranks 203rd globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nicaragua's death rate is projected to reach 4.4 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Nicaragua in 2025 was 4.4. This ranks 203rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_death-rate,
title = {Nicaragua Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}