Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Domestic general government health expenditure per capita was 10.91 current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 10.91 current US$.
The figure is down 15.0% on the previous year and down 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 24.96 current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3.56 current US$, in 2002.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 168th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.07 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 4.48 current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2002 | 3.56 current US$ | -20.7% |
| 2003 | 4.31 current US$ | +21.1% |
| 2004 | 3.64 current US$ | -15.4% |
| 2005 | 4.71 current US$ | +29.3% |
| 2006 | 4.21 current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2007 | 4.63 current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 4.96 current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2009 | 11.83 current US$ | +138.3% |
| 2010 | 7.16 current US$ | -39.5% |
| 2011 | 5.12 current US$ | -28.5% |
| 2012 | 6.83 current US$ | +33.4% |
| 2013 | 12.92 current US$ | +89.2% |
| 2014 | 13.54 current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 18.32 current US$ | +35.3% |
| 2016 | 17.62 current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 21.61 current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2018 | 22.12 current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 24.96 current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2020 | 19.98 current US$ | -19.9% |
| 2021 | 17.99 current US$ | -10.0% |
| 2022 | 12.83 current US$ | -28.6% |
| 2023 | 10.91 current US$ | -15.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.04 current US$ | 3.56 current US$ | 11.83 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.02 current US$ | 5.12 current US$ | 24.96 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.43 current US$ | 10.91 current US$ | 19.98 current US$ | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 10.91 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 24.96 current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.56 current US$ in 2002.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 168th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic 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.