Republic of Korea vs Spain: Current health expenditure per capita, PPP
Republic of Korea
5,081 current international $
in 2024
Spain
4,935 current international $
in 2023
Republic of Korea rank
27th
Spain rank
29th
Current health expenditure per capita, PPP over time
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 5,081 current international $ against 4,935 current international $ in Spain, a difference of 146 current international $.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 27th and Spain ranks 29th of 193 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,216 current international $ | 2,166 current international $ | 950.12 current international $ | Spain |
| 2010s | 2,570 current international $ | 3,286 current international $ | 715.72 current international $ | Spain |
| 2020s | 4,454 current international $ | 4,670 current international $ | 216.18 current international $ | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher current health expenditure per capita, ppp, Republic of Korea or Spain?
- Republic of Korea, at 5,081 current international $ against 4,935 current international $ in Spain as of 2024.
- What is the difference in current health expenditure per capita, ppp between Republic of Korea and Spain?
- 146 current international $, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Spain?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Republic of Korea and Spain rank globally for current health expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Republic of Korea ranks 27th and Spain ranks 29th 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, 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.