Mexico vs South Africa: Healthcare expenditure vs gdp

Mexico
1,368
in 2023
South Africa
1,354
in 2023
Mexico rank
83rd
South Africa rank
84th

Healthcare expenditure vs gdp over time

  • Mexico
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Mexico currently reports 1,368 against 1,354 in South Africa, a difference of 14.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.

Mexico ranks 83rd and South Africa ranks 84th of 193 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 708.7 725.4 16.7 South Africa
2010s 1,022 1,065 43.28 South Africa
2020s 1,274 1,244 29.98 Mexico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher healthcare expenditure vs gdp, Mexico or South Africa?
Mexico, at 1,368 against 1,354 in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in healthcare expenditure vs gdp between Mexico and South Africa?
14, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for healthcare expenditure vs gdp?
Mexico ranks 83rd and South Africa ranks 84th of 193 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Healthcare expenditure vs gdp. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Healthcare expenditure vs gdp
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
193 places, 4,561 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed