South Korea vs Switzerland: Out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare
South Korea
1,714
in 2024
Switzerland
2,335
in 2023
South Korea rank
4th
Switzerland rank
1st
Out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare over time
- South Korea
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 2,335 against 1,714 in South Korea, a difference of 621.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.4 times South Korea's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 4th and Switzerland ranks 1st of 193 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 512.4 | 1,197 | 684.23 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 940.3 | 1,557 | 616.37 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 1,363 | 2,129 | 766.39 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare, South Korea or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 2,335 against 1,714 in South Korea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare between South Korea and Switzerland?
- 621, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Switzerland?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Switzerland rank globally for out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare?
- South Korea ranks 4th and Switzerland ranks 1st of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.