Domestic general government health expenditure (GGHE-D) per capita in in Kenya
Kenya: Domestic general government health expenditure (GGHE-D) per capita in was 38.15 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
38.15
Change on year
down 9.7%
World rank
146th
of 194 countries
All-time high
45.95
in 2021
All-time low
5.94
in 2000
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Domestic general government health expenditure (GGHE-D) per capita in in Kenya, 2000–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, domestic general government health expenditure (gghe-d) per capita in in Kenya stood at 38.15.
That represents a change of down 9.7% on the previous year and up 67.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure (gghe-d) per capita in in Kenya peaked at 45.95 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5.94, in 2000.
Kenya ranks 146th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic general government health expenditure (GGHE-D) per capita in in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.94 | — |
| 2001 | 6.26 | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 6.47 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 7.15 | +10.5% |
| 2004 | 7.09 | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 8.23 | +16.1% |
| 2006 | 9.48 | +15.2% |
| 2007 | 12.28 | +29.5% |
| 2008 | 14.2 | +15.7% |
| 2009 | 15.3 | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 17.03 | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 17.6 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 20.9 | +18.7% |
| 2013 | 22.77 | +9.0% |
| 2014 | 27.25 | +19.7% |
| 2015 | 28.65 | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 31.63 | +10.4% |
| 2017 | 28.54 | -9.8% |
| 2018 | 32.45 | +13.7% |
| 2019 | 39.38 | +21.3% |
| 2020 | 42.6 | +8.2% |
| 2021 | 45.95 | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 42.27 | -8.0% |
| 2023 | 38.15 | -9.7% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 38.15 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35.8, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 38.15 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.08, 2.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.24 | 5.94 | 15.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.62 | 17.03 | 39.38 | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.24 | 38.15 | 45.95 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
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Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic general government health expenditure (gghe-d) per capita in in Kenya?
- Domestic general government health expenditure (gghe-d) per capita in in Kenya was 38.15 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest domestic general government health expenditure (gghe-d) per capita in recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 45.95 in 2021.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure (gghe-d) per capita in recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.94 in 2000.
- How does Kenya rank for domestic general government health expenditure (gghe-d) per capita in?
- Kenya ranks 146th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure (gghe-d) per capita in rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Domestic general government health expenditure (GGHE-D) per capita in US$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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