South Africa vs Tunisia: Private health spending per person
South Africa
491.81 current international $
in 2023
Tunisia
475.89 current international $
in 2023
South Africa rank
83rd
Tunisia rank
85th
Private health spending per person over time
- South Africa
- Tunisia
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 491.81 current international $ against 475.89 current international $ in Tunisia, a difference of 15.92 current international $.
Across all 24 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 83rd and Tunisia ranks 85th of 193 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Tunisia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 374.62 current international $ | 194.33 current international $ | 180.29 current international $ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 442.35 current international $ | 296.78 current international $ | 145.57 current international $ | South Africa |
| 2020s | 441.17 current international $ | 400.3 current international $ | 40.87 current international $ | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher private health spending per person, South Africa or Tunisia?
- South Africa, at 491.81 current international $ against 475.89 current international $ in Tunisia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in private health spending per person between South Africa and Tunisia?
- 15.92 current international $, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tunisia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Tunisia rank globally for private health spending per person?
- South Africa ranks 83rd and Tunisia ranks 85th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Private health spending per person. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This data is adjusted for differences in living costs between countries, but it is not adjusted for inflation.