Least developed countries vs Saudi Arabia: Current health expenditure per capita
Least developed countries
47.12 current US$
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
1,825 current US$
in 2023
Least developed countries rank
44th
Saudi Arabia rank
42nd
Current health expenditure per capita over time
- Least developed countries
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 1,825 current US$ against 47.12 current US$ in Least developed countries, a difference of 1,778 current US$.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 38.7 times Least developed countries's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 44th and Saudi Arabia ranks 42nd of 45 groups.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.9 current US$ | 561.98 current US$ | 542.08 current US$ | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 40.97 current US$ | 1,242 current US$ | 1,201 current US$ | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 46.66 current US$ | 1,721 current US$ | 1,675 current US$ | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher current health expenditure per capita, Least developed countries or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 1,825 current US$ against 47.12 current US$ in Least developed countries as of 2023.
- What is the difference in current health expenditure per capita between Least developed countries and Saudi Arabia?
- 1,778 current US$, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Saudi Arabia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Least developed countries and Saudi Arabia rank globally for current health expenditure per capita?
- Least developed countries ranks 44th and Saudi Arabia ranks 42nd of 45 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Current health expenditure per capita (current US$). 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.