Other small states vs Singapore: Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita
Other small states
259.3 current US$
in 2023
Singapore
996.81 current US$
in 2023
Other small states rank
10th
Singapore rank
11th
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita over time
- Other small states
- Singapore
How they compare
Singapore currently reports 996.81 current US$ against 259.3 current US$ in Other small states, a difference of 737.51 current US$.
That makes Singapore's figure about 3.8 times Other small states's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Singapore has been ahead every year.
Other small states ranks 10th and Singapore ranks 11th of 47 groups.
Singapore has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Other small states | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 161.92 current US$ | 467.19 current US$ | 305.28 current US$ | Singapore |
| 2010s | 232.24 current US$ | 757.38 current US$ | 525.14 current US$ | Singapore |
| 2020s | 240.76 current US$ | 931.63 current US$ | 690.87 current US$ | Singapore |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, Other small states or Singapore?
- Singapore, at 996.81 current US$ against 259.3 current US$ in Other small states as of 2023.
- What is the difference in out-of-pocket expenditure per capita between Other small states and Singapore?
- 737.51 current US$, with Singapore ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Other small states and Singapore?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Other small states and Singapore rank globally for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita?
- Other small states ranks 10th and Singapore ranks 11th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Health expenditure through out-of-pocket payments per capita in USD. Out of pocket payments are spending on health directly out of pocket by households in each country.