Least developed countries vs Nigeria: Domestic private health expenditure
Least developed countries
55.1%
in 2023
Nigeria
74.4%
in 2023
Least developed countries rank
7th
Nigeria rank
6th
Domestic private health expenditure over time
- Least developed countries
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 74.4% against 55.1% in Least developed countries, a difference of 19.3%.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.3 times Least developed countries's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 7th and Nigeria ranks 6th of 47 groups.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 55.2% | 71.7% | 16.5% | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 55.1% | 75.9% | 20.8% | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 54.9% | 76.8% | 21.9% | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher domestic private health expenditure, Least developed countries or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 74.4% against 55.1% in Least developed countries as of 2023.
- What is the difference in domestic private health expenditure between Least developed countries and Nigeria?
- 19.3%, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Nigeria?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Least developed countries and Nigeria rank globally for domestic private health expenditure?
- Least developed countries ranks 7th and Nigeria ranks 6th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Domestic private health expenditure (% of current health expenditure). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of current health expenditures funded from domestic private sources. 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.