Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current in Peru
Peru: Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current was 283.25 current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Peru, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Peru is 283.25 current US$, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and up 57.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Peru peaked at 304.43 current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 44.35 current US$, in 2000.
That places Peru 94th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current in Peru, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 44.35 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 46.86 current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 49.88 current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 49.57 current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 54.69 current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 67.78 current US$ | +23.9% |
| 2006 | 68.42 current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 77.17 current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2008 | 92.06 current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2009 | 105.36 current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2010 | 125.3 current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2011 | 134.77 current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 162.33 current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2013 | 180 current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2014 | 198.86 current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2015 | 190.18 current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 193.43 current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 208.62 current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 225.04 current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 232.75 current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 273.47 current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2021 | 304.43 current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 285.51 current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 283.25 current US$ | -0.8% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 283.25 current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 287.52 current US$, 99% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Peru's 283.25 current US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 330.61 current US$, 86% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 65.61 current US$ | 44.35 current US$ | 105.36 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 185.13 current US$ | 125.3 current US$ | 232.75 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 286.66 current US$ | 273.47 current US$ | 304.43 current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Peru
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths 782 (2100)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3081 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.038 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.302 % 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 Peru?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Peru was 283.25 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 304.43 current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.35 current US$ in 2000.
- How does Peru rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita?
- Peru ranks 94th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.