New Zealand vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Current health expenditure per capita
Current health expenditure per capita over time
- New Zealand
- 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 5,022 current US$ in New Zealand, a difference of 838 current US$.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.2 times New Zealand's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
New Zealand ranks 20th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 17th of 193 countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,955 current US$ | 3,243 current US$ | 1,289 current US$ | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 3,613 current US$ | 4,222 current US$ | 609.62 current US$ | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 4,759 current US$ | 5,378 current US$ | 619.25 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, New Zealand or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 5,860 current US$ against 5,022 current US$ in New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in current health expenditure per capita between New Zealand and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 838 current US$, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do New Zealand and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for current health expenditure per capita?
- New Zealand ranks 20th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 17th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Current health expenditure per capita (current US$). 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.