Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current in India
India: Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current was 33.05 current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in India, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic general government health expenditure per capita in India is 33.05 current US$, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 158.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in India peaked at 33.05 current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3.66 current US$, in 2002.
India ranks 149th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current in India, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.82 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 3.73 current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 3.66 current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 4.1 current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2004 | 4.48 current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 5.53 current US$ | +23.5% |
| 2006 | 6.02 current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 7.45 current US$ | +23.6% |
| 2008 | 8.52 current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 9.75 current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2010 | 11.74 current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2011 | 13.91 current US$ | +18.5% |
| 2012 | 13.56 current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 12.8 current US$ | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 13.33 current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 14.9 current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2016 | 16.03 current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 18.67 current US$ | +16.5% |
| 2018 | 19.71 current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 21.28 current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2020 | 23.14 current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 30.52 current US$ | +31.9% |
| 2022 | 32.93 current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 33.05 current US$ | +0.4% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 33.05 current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35.8 current US$, 92% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 33.05 current US$ is below the median for South Asia, which is 39.06 current US$, 85% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.71 current US$ | 3.66 current US$ | 9.75 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.59 current US$ | 11.74 current US$ | 21.28 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.91 current US$ | 23.14 current US$ | 33.05 current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
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Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic general government health expenditure per capita in India?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in India was 33.05 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 33.05 current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.66 current US$ in 2002.
- How does India rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita?
- India ranks 149th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.