Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current in Ghana
Ghana: Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current was 44.42 current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Ghana, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Ghana stood at 44.42 current US$.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and up 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Ghana peaked at 55.53 current US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 4.6 current US$, in 2000.
That places Ghana 144th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current in Ghana, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.6 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 5.47 current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2002 | 4.78 current US$ | -12.7% |
| 2003 | 8.32 current US$ | +74.3% |
| 2004 | 9.46 current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 20.67 current US$ | +118.5% |
| 2006 | 22.2 current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 25.3 current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2008 | 27.98 current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 30.6 current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2010 | 40.32 current US$ | +31.7% |
| 2011 | 48.37 current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2012 | 41.27 current US$ | -14.7% |
| 2013 | 42.63 current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 27.52 current US$ | -35.4% |
| 2015 | 27.44 current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 24.88 current US$ | -9.3% |
| 2017 | 32.82 current US$ | +31.9% |
| 2018 | 30.11 current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 43.11 current US$ | +43.2% |
| 2020 | 55.53 current US$ | +28.8% |
| 2021 | 51.34 current US$ | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 45.64 current US$ | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 44.42 current US$ | -2.7% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 44.42 current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35.8 current US$, 1.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 44.42 current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.08 current US$, 3.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.94 current US$ | 4.6 current US$ | 30.6 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.85 current US$ | 24.88 current US$ | 48.37 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.23 current US$ | 44.42 current US$ | 55.53 current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
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Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Ghana?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Ghana was 44.42 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 55.53 current US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.6 current US$ in 2000.
- How does Ghana rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita?
- Ghana ranks 144th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.