Ghana vs South Sudan: Current health expenditure per capita
Ghana
70.26 current US$
in 2023
South Sudan
72.76 current US$
in 2023
Ghana rank
162nd
South Sudan rank
160th
Current health expenditure per capita over time
- Ghana
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 72.76 current US$ against 70.26 current US$ in Ghana, a difference of 2.5 current US$.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2017 it was Ghana ahead.
Ghana ranks 162nd and South Sudan ranks 160th of 193 countries.
Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 59.54 current US$ | 31.45 current US$ | 28.09 current US$ | Ghana |
| 2020s | 86.09 current US$ | 50.74 current US$ | 35.34 current US$ | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher current health expenditure per capita, Ghana or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 72.76 current US$ against 70.26 current US$ in Ghana as of 2023.
- What is the difference in current health expenditure per capita between Ghana and South Sudan?
- 2.5 current US$, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Sudan?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2023.
- How do Ghana and South Sudan rank globally for current health expenditure per capita?
- Ghana ranks 162nd and South Sudan ranks 160th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Current health expenditure per capita (current US$). 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.