United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs Upper middle income: Current health expenditure per capita, PPP
Current health expenditure per capita, PPP over time
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Upper middle income
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 6,606 current international $ against 1,331 current international $ in Upper middle income, a difference of 5,275 current international $.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 5.0 times Upper middle income's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th and Upper middle income ranks 20th 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 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Upper middle income | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,696 current international $ | 352.67 current international $ | 2,343 current international $ | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 4,176 current international $ | 715.31 current international $ | 3,461 current international $ | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 6,202 current international $ | 1,151 current international $ | 5,050 current international $ | 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, ppp, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or Upper middle income?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 6,606 current international $ against 1,331 current international $ in Upper middle income as of 2024.
- What is the difference in current health expenditure per capita, ppp between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Upper middle income?
- 5,275 current international $, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Upper middle income?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Upper middle income rank globally for current health expenditure per capita, ppp?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th and Upper middle income ranks 20th 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.