Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Domestic general government health expenditure per capita was 22.56 current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Burkina Faso, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Burkina Faso stood at 22.56 current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and up 84.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Burkina Faso peaked at 24.5 current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.39 current US$, in 2000.
Burkina Faso ranks 156th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.39 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 2.52 current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 3.02 current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2003 | 3.55 current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2004 | 6.86 current US$ | +93.2% |
| 2005 | 5.39 current US$ | -21.4% |
| 2006 | 6.52 current US$ | +20.8% |
| 2007 | 7.37 current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2008 | 8.43 current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 9.88 current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2010 | 8.16 current US$ | -17.3% |
| 2011 | 9.76 current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2012 | 7.79 current US$ | -20.2% |
| 2013 | 12.25 current US$ | +57.3% |
| 2014 | 12.44 current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 9.18 current US$ | -26.3% |
| 2016 | 15.84 current US$ | +72.7% |
| 2017 | 19.05 current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2018 | 16.54 current US$ | -13.2% |
| 2019 | 17.16 current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 23.59 current US$ | +37.5% |
| 2021 | 24.5 current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 22.83 current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2023 | 22.56 current US$ | -1.2% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 22.56 current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 6.38 current US$, 3.5× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 22.56 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.08 current US$, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.59 current US$ | 2.39 current US$ | 9.88 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.82 current US$ | 7.79 current US$ | 19.05 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.37 current US$ | 22.56 current US$ | 24.5 current US$ | 4 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8925 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,142 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 13,085 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.8681 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0693 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.7133 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Burkina Faso?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Burkina Faso was 22.56 current US$ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest domestic general government health expenditure per capita recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 24.5 current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.39 current US$ in 2000.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita?
- Burkina Faso ranks 156th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Domestic general government health expenditure per capita (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Public expenditure on health from domestic sources per capita expressed in current US dollars.