This is a list of departments of Nicaragua by Human Development Index as of 2023 with data for the year 2022. [1]
| Rank | Region (Departments of Nicaragua) | HDI (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| High human development | ||
| 1 | Pacifico (Jinotepe, Chinandega, Granada, León, Managua, Masaya, Rivas) | 0.719 |
| Medium human development | ||
| – |  Nicaragua (average) | 0.669 |
| 2 | Central Norte (Boaco, Juigalpa, Estelí, Jinotega, Somoto, Matagalpa, Ocotal, San Carlos) | 0.625 |
| 3 | Atlantico (North Caribbean Coast, South Caribbean Coast) | 0.560 |