This is a list of departments of Nicaragua by Human Development Index as of 2023 with data for the year 2023. RankRegion (Departments of Nicaragua)HDI (2023)High human development1Pacifico (Jinotepe, Chinandega, Granada, León, Managua, Masaya, Rivas)0.756 Medium human development – (average)0.7062Central Norte (Boaco, Juigalpa, Estelí, Jinotega, Somoto, Matagalpa, Ocotal, San Carlos)0.6603Atlantico (North Caribbean Coast, South Caribbean Coast)0.593 References