South Africa vs Thailand: Health expenditure and financing per capita
South Africa
1,228
in 2023
Thailand
935.06
in 2024
South Africa rank
53rd
Thailand rank
56th
Health expenditure and financing per capita over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,228 against 935.06 in Thailand, a difference of 292.94.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Thailand's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 53rd and Thailand ranks 56th of 59 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 848.78 | 447.27 | 401.51 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1,124 | 687.07 | 437.14 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1,222 | 979.56 | 242.47 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher health expenditure and financing per capita, South Africa or Thailand?
- South Africa, at 1,228 against 935.06 in Thailand as of 2023.
- What is the difference in health expenditure and financing per capita between South Africa and Thailand?
- 292.94, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for health expenditure and financing per capita?
- South Africa ranks 53rd and Thailand ranks 56th of 59 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Health expenditure and financing per capita. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.