South Korea vs Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries): Domestic private health expenditure per capita
Domestic private health expenditure per capita over time
- South Korea
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 1,361 current US$ against 397.49 current US$ in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 963.51 current US$.
That makes South Korea's figure about 3.4 times Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.
Across all 24 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 12th and Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 11th of 193 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 405.2 current US$ | 192.41 current US$ | 212.79 current US$ | South Korea |
| 2010s | 875.34 current US$ | 341.54 current US$ | 533.8 current US$ | South Korea |
| 2020s | 1,193 current US$ | 332.98 current US$ | 860.12 current US$ | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher domestic private health expenditure per capita, South Korea or Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- South Korea, at 1,361 current US$ against 397.49 current US$ in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in domestic private health expenditure per capita between South Korea and Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- 963.51 current US$, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) rank globally for domestic private health expenditure per capita?
- South Korea ranks 12th and Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 11th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Domestic private health expenditure per capita (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Current private expenditures on health per capita expressed in current US dollars. Domestic private sources include funds from households, corporations and non-profit organizations. Such expenditures can be either prepaid to voluntary health insurance or paid directly to healthcare providers.