Mexico vs South Africa: Current health expenditure per capita, PPP
Mexico
1,368 current international $
in 2023
South Africa
1,354 current international $
in 2023
Mexico rank
83rd
South Africa rank
84th
Current health expenditure per capita, PPP over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 1,368 current international $ against 1,354 current international $ in South Africa, a difference of 14 current international $.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
Mexico ranks 83rd and South Africa ranks 84th of 193 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 708.7 current international $ | 725.4 current international $ | 16.7 current international $ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1,022 current international $ | 1,065 current international $ | 43.28 current international $ | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1,274 current international $ | 1,244 current international $ | 29.98 current international $ | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher current health expenditure per capita, ppp, Mexico or South Africa?
- Mexico, at 1,368 current international $ against 1,354 current international $ in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in current health expenditure per capita, ppp between Mexico and South Africa?
- 14 current international $, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for current health expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Mexico ranks 83rd and South Africa ranks 84th 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.