Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Singapore
Singapore: Domestic general government health expenditure per capita was 2,293 current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Singapore, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Singapore is 2,293 current US$, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and up 161.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Singapore peaked at 2,465 current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 192.41 current US$, in 2001.
That places Singapore 27th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Singapore, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 289.22 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 192.41 current US$ | -33.5% |
| 2002 | 234.79 current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2003 | 315.55 current US$ | +34.4% |
| 2004 | 281.93 current US$ | -10.7% |
| 2005 | 299.64 current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 335.72 current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2007 | 374.09 current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2008 | 480.1 current US$ | +28.3% |
| 2009 | 463.21 current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 542.77 current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2011 | 631.86 current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2012 | 729.11 current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2013 | 877.78 current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2014 | 1,006 current US$ | +14.6% |
| 2015 | 1,097 current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 1,189 current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2017 | 1,293 current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 1,366 current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 1,516 current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2020 | 2,122 current US$ | +40.0% |
| 2021 | 2,465 current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2022 | 2,346 current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2023 | 2,293 current US$ | -2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 326.67 current US$ | 192.41 current US$ | 480.1 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,025 current US$ | 542.77 current US$ | 1,516 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,306 current US$ | 2,122 current US$ | 2,465 current US$ | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Singapore?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Singapore was 2,293 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 Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 2,465 current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 192.41 current US$ in 2001.
- How does Singapore rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita?
- Singapore ranks 27th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 161.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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.