Nicaragua: Diabetes prevalence

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 Nicaragua

Diabetes prevalence, percent of population ages 20-79

 Latest value 9.30
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2011 - 2021
 Average 10.15
 Min - Max 9.30 - 11.00
 Source International Diabetes Federation
The latest value from 2021 is 9.3 percent, a decline from 11 percent in 2011. In comparison, the world average is 8.60 percent, based on data from 195 countries. Historically, the average for Nicaragua from 2011 to 2021 is 10.15 percent. The minimum value, 9.3 percent, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 11 percent was recorded in 2011. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Definition: Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is calculated by adjusting to a standard population age-structure.

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 Birth rate 20.02 2022 births per 1000 people
 Death rate 4.66 2022 deaths per 1000 people
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 Hepatitis B immunization rate 92 2022 percent
 Measles immunization rate 93 2022 percent
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