Least developed countries vs Nigeria: Out-of-pocket expenditure
Least developed countries
50.3%
in 2023
Nigeria
71.9%
in 2023
Least developed countries rank
4th
Nigeria rank
6th
Out-of-pocket expenditure over time
- Least developed countries
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 71.9% against 50.3% in Least developed countries, a difference of 21.6%.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.4 times Least developed countries's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 6th of 47 groups.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50.8% | 67.8% | 17.0% | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 50.1% | 73.9% | 23.8% | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 50.1% | 74.6% | 24.5% | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher out-of-pocket expenditure, Least developed countries or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 71.9% against 50.3% in Least developed countries as of 2023.
- What is the difference in out-of-pocket expenditure between Least developed countries and Nigeria?
- 21.6%, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Nigeria?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Least developed countries and Nigeria rank globally for out-of-pocket expenditure?
- Least developed countries ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 6th 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 (% of current health expenditure). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of out-of-pocket payments of total current health expenditures. Out-of-pocket payments are spending on health directly out-of-pocket by households.