Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current in Romania
Romania: Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current was 797.33 current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Romania, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Romania stood at 797.33 current US$. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 13.8% on the previous year and up 103.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Romania peaked at 797.33 current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 55.4 current US$, in 2000.
Romania ranks 56th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current in Romania, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 55.4 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 62.86 current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2002 | 77.65 current US$ | +23.5% |
| 2003 | 119.24 current US$ | +53.6% |
| 2004 | 140.82 current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2005 | 203.05 current US$ | +44.2% |
| 2006 | 230.74 current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 338.08 current US$ | +46.5% |
| 2008 | 422.76 current US$ | +25.0% |
| 2009 | 353.49 current US$ | -16.4% |
| 2010 | 377.25 current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 319.85 current US$ | -15.2% |
| 2012 | 308.74 current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 391 current US$ | +26.6% |
| 2014 | 397.05 current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 344.69 current US$ | -13.2% |
| 2016 | 372.34 current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 436.24 current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2018 | 547.6 current US$ | +25.5% |
| 2019 | 591.88 current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 648.3 current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2021 | 728.49 current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2022 | 700.75 current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 797.33 current US$ | +13.8% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 797.33 current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,847 current US$, 43% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Romania's 797.33 current US$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,380 current US$, 58% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 200.41 current US$ | 55.4 current US$ | 422.76 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 408.67 current US$ | 308.74 current US$ | 591.88 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 718.72 current US$ | 648.3 current US$ | 797.33 current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.59 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0845 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 113 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.62 % 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 0.0235 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0248 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Romania?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Romania was 797.33 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 797.33 current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.4 current US$ in 2000.
- How does Romania rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita?
- Romania ranks 56th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 103.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.