Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current in Laos
Laos: Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current was 10.91 current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Laos, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Laos stood at 10.91 current US$.
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 Laos peaked at 24.96 current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3.56 current US$, in 2002.
Laos ranks 168th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current in Laos, year by year
| Year | current US$ | 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% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 10.91 current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35.8 current US$, 30% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Laos's 10.91 current US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 186.84 current US$, 6% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.04 current US$ | 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 |
Countries ranked near Laos
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Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Laos?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Laos 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 Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 24.96 current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.56 current US$ in 2002.
- How does Laos rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita?
- Laos ranks 168th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos 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.