Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) vs United States: Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
489.9 current international $
in 2023
United States
1,472 current international $
in 2023
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) rank
11th
United States rank
8th
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP over time
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 1,472 current international $ against 489.9 current international $ in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 982.1 current international $.
That makes United States's figure about 3.0 times Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.
Across all 24 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 11th and United States ranks 8th of 47 groups.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 272.24 current international $ | 856.17 current international $ | 583.93 current international $ | United States |
| 2010s | 339.03 current international $ | 1,071 current international $ | 732.27 current international $ | United States |
| 2020s | 436.09 current international $ | 1,330 current international $ | 894.39 current international $ | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp, Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) or United States?
- United States, at 1,472 current international $ against 489.9 current international $ in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2023.
- What is the difference in out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp between Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and United States?
- 982.1 current international $, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and United States?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and United States rank globally for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 11th and United States ranks 8th 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.