South Africa vs Ukraine: Current health expenditure per capita, PPP
South Africa
1,354 current international $
in 2023
Ukraine
1,382 current international $
in 2021
South Africa rank
84th
Ukraine rank
82nd
Current health expenditure per capita, PPP over time
- South Africa
- Ukraine
How they compare
Ukraine currently reports 1,382 current international $ against 1,354 current international $ in South Africa, a difference of 28 current international $.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 84th and Ukraine ranks 82nd of 193 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Ukraine in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 725.4 current international $ | 398.87 current international $ | 326.53 current international $ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1,065 current international $ | 742.72 current international $ | 322.4 current international $ | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1,166 current international $ | 1,246 current international $ | 80.76 current international $ | Ukraine |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher current health expenditure per capita, ppp, South Africa or Ukraine?
- Ukraine, at 1,382 current international $ against 1,354 current international $ in South Africa as of 2021.
- What is the difference in current health expenditure per capita, ppp between South Africa and Ukraine?
- 28 current international $, with Ukraine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Ukraine?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Ukraine rank globally for current health expenditure per capita, ppp?
- South Africa ranks 84th and Ukraine ranks 82nd 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.