Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Liberia
Liberia: Domestic general government health expenditure per capita was 10.4 current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Liberia, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Liberia stood at 10.4 current US$.
The figure is up 9.0% on the previous year and up 381.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Liberia peaked at 11.14 current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.9548 current US$, in 2003.
That places Liberia 170th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Liberia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.9 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 1.59 current US$ | -16.2% |
| 2002 | 1.72 current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 0.9548 current US$ | -44.4% |
| 2004 | 1.47 current US$ | +53.9% |
| 2005 | 1.56 current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 1.5 current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 2.69 current US$ | +79.5% |
| 2008 | 4.03 current US$ | +49.8% |
| 2009 | 5.36 current US$ | +33.0% |
| 2010 | 6.17 current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2011 | 8.42 current US$ | +36.5% |
| 2012 | 9.49 current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2013 | 2.16 current US$ | -77.2% |
| 2014 | 5.58 current US$ | +157.9% |
| 2015 | 7.99 current US$ | +43.3% |
| 2016 | 9.54 current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2017 | 9.5 current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 11.14 current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2019 | 8.28 current US$ | -25.6% |
| 2020 | 7.8 current US$ | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 7.41 current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 9.54 current US$ | +28.7% |
| 2023 | 10.4 current US$ | +9.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.28 current US$ | 0.9548 current US$ | 5.36 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.83 current US$ | 2.16 current US$ | 11.14 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.79 current US$ | 7.41 current US$ | 10.4 current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 167 Tanzania, United Republic of 11.48 current US$ compare
- 168 Lao People's Democratic Republic 10.91 current US$ compare
- 169 Pakistan 10.89 current US$ compare
- 171 Uganda 9.86 current US$ compare
- 172 Nigeria 9.58 current US$ compare
- 173 Guinea-Bissau 8.74 current US$ compare
More health data for Liberia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7528 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,097 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,457 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 15-19, male, annual growth rate 2.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per capita 0.0578 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, annual growth rate 3.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per capita 0.0474 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Liberia?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Liberia was 10.4 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.14 current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9548 current US$ in 2003.
- How does Liberia rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita?
- Liberia ranks 170th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 381.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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.