Current health expenditure per capita, PPP in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Current health expenditure per capita, PPP was 158.91 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
158.91 current international $
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
165th
of 193 countries
All-time high
354.86 current international $
in 2014
All-time low
53.93 current international $
in 2001
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Current health expenditure per capita, PPP in Sierra Leone, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current international $.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 158.91 current international $ for current health expenditure per capita, ppp in 2023.
That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and down 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, current health expenditure per capita, ppp in Sierra Leone peaked at 354.86 current international $ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 53.93 current international $, in 2001.
Sierra Leone ranks 165th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Current health expenditure per capita, PPP in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 87.05 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 53.93 current international $ | -38.1% |
| 2002 | 69.52 current international $ | +28.9% |
| 2003 | 68.44 current international $ | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 75.79 current international $ | +10.7% |
| 2005 | 81.09 current international $ | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 86.64 current international $ | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 90.59 current international $ | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 98.54 current international $ | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 109.48 current international $ | +11.1% |
| 2010 | 106.77 current international $ | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 133.2 current international $ | +24.8% |
| 2012 | 128.5 current international $ | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 205.28 current international $ | +59.7% |
| 2014 | 354.86 current international $ | +72.9% |
| 2015 | 315.23 current international $ | -11.2% |
| 2016 | 262.83 current international $ | -16.6% |
| 2017 | 152.1 current international $ | -42.1% |
| 2018 | 139.93 current international $ | -8.0% |
| 2019 | 154.27 current international $ | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 154.04 current international $ | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 144.5 current international $ | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 150.99 current international $ | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 158.91 current international $ | +5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 82.11 current international $ | 53.93 current international $ | 109.48 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 195.3 current international $ | 106.77 current international $ | 354.86 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 152.11 current international $ | 144.5 current international $ | 158.91 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 162 Rwanda 177.01 current international $ compare
- 163 Yemen 168.81 current international $ compare
- 164 Guinea 168.74 current international $ compare
- 166 South Sudan 158.06 current international $ compare
- 167 Djibouti 155.01 current international $ compare
- 168 Solomon Islands 153.39 current international $ compare
More health data for Sierra Leone
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.34 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.773 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,199 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,209 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0022 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate 3.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per capita 0.0015 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is current health expenditure per capita, ppp in Sierra Leone?
- Current health expenditure per capita, ppp in Sierra Leone was 158.91 current international $ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest current health expenditure per capita, ppp recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 354.86 current international $ in 2014.
- What is the lowest current health expenditure per capita, ppp recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.93 current international $ in 2001.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for current health expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Sierra Leone ranks 165th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is current health expenditure per capita, ppp rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Current health expenditure per capita, PPP (current international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Current expenditures on health per capita expressed in international dollars at purchasing power parity.