Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP in Ghana
Ghana: Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP was 148.24 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
148.24 current international $
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
138th
of 193 countries
All-time high
152.89 current international $
in 2020
All-time low
18.22 current international $
in 2002
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP in Ghana, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in Ghana is 148.24 current international $, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 53.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in Ghana peaked at 152.89 current international $ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 18.22 current international $, in 2002.
That places Ghana 138th 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 per capita, PPP in Ghana, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19.22 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 22.81 current international $ | +18.7% |
| 2002 | 18.22 current international $ | -20.1% |
| 2003 | 27.51 current international $ | +51.0% |
| 2004 | 29.14 current international $ | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 57.48 current international $ | +97.3% |
| 2006 | 57.05 current international $ | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 58.6 current international $ | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 62.43 current international $ | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 79.29 current international $ | +27.0% |
| 2010 | 92.3 current international $ | +16.4% |
| 2011 | 105.5 current international $ | +14.3% |
| 2012 | 98.97 current international $ | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 96.89 current international $ | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 77.73 current international $ | -19.8% |
| 2015 | 82.74 current international $ | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 65.16 current international $ | -21.2% |
| 2017 | 84.32 current international $ | +29.4% |
| 2018 | 75.9 current international $ | -10.0% |
| 2019 | 118.37 current international $ | +56.0% |
| 2020 | 152.89 current international $ | +29.2% |
| 2021 | 138.72 current international $ | -9.3% |
| 2022 | 146.85 current international $ | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 148.24 current international $ | +0.9% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 148.24 current international $ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 101.81 current international $, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 148.24 current international $ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 37.5 current international $, 4.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.17 current international $ | 18.22 current international $ | 79.29 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 89.79 current international $ | 65.16 current international $ | 118.37 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 146.67 current international $ | 138.72 current international $ | 152.89 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 135 Lesotho 178.69 current international $ compare
- 136 Honduras 176.69 current international $ compare
- 137 Sri Lanka 170.24 current international $ compare
- 139 India 135.12 current international $ compare
- 140 Sao Tome and Principe 131.24 current international $ compare
- 141 Kenya 123.26 current international $ compare
More health data for Ghana
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.37 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6224 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 986.1 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 8,361 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.5623 % 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 0.06 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.5816 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in Ghana?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in Ghana was 148.24 current international $ 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, ppp recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 152.89 current international $ in 2020.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.22 current international $ in 2002.
- How does Ghana rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Ghana ranks 138th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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, PPP (current international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Public expenditure on health from domestic sources per capita expressed in international dollars at purchasing power parity.