Africa Western and Central vs Saudi Arabia: Current health expenditure per capita, PPP
Africa Western and Central
223.79 current international $
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
3,475 current international $
in 2023
Africa Western and Central rank
41st
Saudi Arabia rank
39th
Current health expenditure per capita, PPP over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 3,475 current international $ against 223.79 current international $ in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 3,251 current international $.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 15.5 times Africa Western and Central's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 41st and Saudi Arabia ranks 39th of 47 groups.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 104.89 current international $ | 1,968 current international $ | 1,863 current international $ | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 143.61 current international $ | 2,773 current international $ | 2,629 current international $ | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 202 current international $ | 3,266 current international $ | 3,064 current international $ | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher current health expenditure per capita, ppp, Africa Western and Central or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 3,475 current international $ against 223.79 current international $ in Africa Western and Central as of 2023.
- What is the difference in current health expenditure per capita, ppp between Africa Western and Central and Saudi Arabia?
- 3,251 current international $, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Saudi Arabia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Saudi Arabia rank globally for current health expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 41st and Saudi Arabia ranks 39th 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, PPP (current international $). 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 expressed in international dollars at purchasing power parity.