East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Current health expenditure per capita
Current health expenditure per capita over time
- East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 5,860 current US$ against 570.07 current US$ in East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 5,290 current US$.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 10.3 times East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.
Across all 24 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 20th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 17th of 47 groups.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71.3 current US$ | 3,243 current US$ | 3,172 current US$ | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 291.13 current US$ | 4,222 current US$ | 3,931 current US$ | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 524.53 current US$ | 5,258 current US$ | 4,733 current US$ | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher current health expenditure per capita, East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 5,860 current US$ against 570.07 current US$ in East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in current health expenditure per capita between East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 5,290 current US$, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for current health expenditure per capita?
- East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 20th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 17th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Current health expenditure per capita (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Current expenditures on health per capita in current US dollars. Estimates of current health expenditures include healthcare goods and services consumed during each year.