Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP in Kenya
Kenya: Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP was 123.26 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP in Kenya, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current international $.
Analysis
In 2023, domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in Kenya stood at 123.26 current international $. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 138.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in Kenya peaked at 123.26 current international $ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 20.83 current international $, in 2000.
Kenya ranks 141st 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 per capita, PPP in Kenya, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20.83 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 22.81 current international $ | +9.5% |
| 2002 | 23.77 current international $ | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 24.31 current international $ | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 24.1 current international $ | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 26.25 current international $ | +8.9% |
| 2006 | 27.6 current international $ | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 31.7 current international $ | +14.9% |
| 2008 | 33.36 current international $ | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 36.21 current international $ | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 41.12 current international $ | +13.6% |
| 2011 | 44.16 current international $ | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 46.3 current international $ | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 51.59 current international $ | +11.4% |
| 2014 | 61.74 current international $ | +19.7% |
| 2015 | 70.77 current international $ | +14.6% |
| 2016 | 79.72 current international $ | +12.6% |
| 2017 | 71.5 current international $ | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 77.96 current international $ | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 94.16 current international $ | +20.8% |
| 2020 | 105.91 current international $ | +12.5% |
| 2021 | 119.01 current international $ | +12.4% |
| 2022 | 117.88 current international $ | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 123.26 current international $ | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.09 current international $ | 20.83 current international $ | 36.21 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 63.9 current international $ | 41.12 current international $ | 94.16 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 116.52 current international $ | 105.91 current international $ | 123.26 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 138 Ghana 148.24 current international $ compare
- 139 India 135.12 current international $ compare
- 140 Sao Tome and Principe 131.24 current international $ compare
- 142 Angola 110.6 current international $ compare
- 143 Nepal 103.99 current international $ compare
- 144 Mauritania 103.06 current international $ compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6026 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,119 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 16,059 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 89 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.28 % 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 0.0621 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.28 % 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 Kenya?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in Kenya was 123.26 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 123.26 current international $ in 2023.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.83 current international $ in 2000.
- How does Kenya rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Kenya ranks 141st out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.