Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current in Iran
Iran: Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current was 124.78 current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Iran, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Iran is 124.78 current US$, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 6.7% on the previous year and down 20.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Iran peaked at 248.5 current US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 30.13 current US$, in 2000.
That places Iran 119th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current in Iran, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 30.13 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 35.67 current US$ | +18.4% |
| 2002 | 41.09 current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2003 | 45.52 current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2004 | 50.92 current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2005 | 62.6 current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2006 | 80.04 current US$ | +27.9% |
| 2007 | 94.58 current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2008 | 107.1 current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2009 | 129.84 current US$ | +21.2% |
| 2010 | 137.38 current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 168.34 current US$ | +22.5% |
| 2012 | 167.83 current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 156.18 current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 189.93 current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2015 | 212.99 current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2016 | 229.44 current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 248.5 current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 116.67 current US$ | -53.1% |
| 2019 | 98.65 current US$ | -15.4% |
| 2020 | 92.27 current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 92.17 current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 116.93 current US$ | +26.9% |
| 2023 | 124.78 current US$ | +6.7% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 124.78 current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 287.52 current US$, 43% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 124.78 current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 153.37 current US$, 81% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 67.75 current US$ | 30.13 current US$ | 129.84 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 172.59 current US$ | 98.65 current US$ | 248.5 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 106.54 current US$ | 92.17 current US$ | 124.78 current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0311 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Iran?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Iran was 124.78 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 248.5 current US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.13 current US$ in 2000.
- How does Iran rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita?
- Iran ranks 119th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.