Arab World vs Sweden: Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP
Arab World
307.1 current international $
in 2023
Sweden
1,040 current international $
in 2024
Arab World rank
24th
Sweden rank
21st
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP over time
- Arab World
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 1,040 current international $ against 307.1 current international $ in Arab World, a difference of 732.9 current international $.
That makes Sweden's figure about 3.4 times Arab World's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Arab World ranks 24th and Sweden ranks 21st of 47 groups.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Arab World | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 175.88 current international $ | 471.09 current international $ | 295.21 current international $ | Sweden |
| 2010s | 239.1 current international $ | 766.41 current international $ | 527.31 current international $ | Sweden |
| 2020s | 268.24 current international $ | 924.72 current international $ | 656.47 current international $ | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp, Arab World or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 1,040 current international $ against 307.1 current international $ in Arab World as of 2024.
- What is the difference in out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp between Arab World and Sweden?
- 732.9 current international $, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and Sweden?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Arab World and Sweden rank globally for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Arab World ranks 24th and Sweden ranks 21st 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, PPP (current international $). 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 international dollars at purchasing power parity.