Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP in Liberia
Liberia: Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP was 23.31 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
23.31 current international $
Change on year
up 7.0%
World rank
176th
of 193 countries
All-time high
29 current international $
in 2018
All-time low
3.95 current international $
in 2003
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP in Liberia, 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 Liberia is 23.31 current international $, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.0% on the previous year and up 344.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in Liberia peaked at 29 current international $ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3.95 current international $, in 2003.
That places Liberia 176th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Liberia, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8.07 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 6.79 current international $ | -15.9% |
| 2002 | 7.41 current international $ | +9.2% |
| 2003 | 3.95 current international $ | -46.7% |
| 2004 | 5.15 current international $ | +30.7% |
| 2005 | 5.67 current international $ | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 5.19 current international $ | -8.5% |
| 2007 | 8.94 current international $ | +72.3% |
| 2008 | 11.62 current international $ | +30.0% |
| 2009 | 15.5 current international $ | +33.4% |
| 2010 | 17.23 current international $ | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 21.75 current international $ | +26.3% |
| 2012 | 23.66 current international $ | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 5.25 current international $ | -77.8% |
| 2014 | 13.67 current international $ | +160.5% |
| 2015 | 19.73 current international $ | +44.4% |
| 2016 | 22.23 current international $ | +12.7% |
| 2017 | 22.63 current international $ | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 29 current international $ | +28.2% |
| 2019 | 23.94 current international $ | -17.5% |
| 2020 | 20.98 current international $ | -12.4% |
| 2021 | 17.08 current international $ | -18.6% |
| 2022 | 21.78 current international $ | +27.6% |
| 2023 | 23.31 current international $ | +7.0% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 23.31 current international $ is above the median for low income countries, which is 19.21 current international $, 1.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 23.31 current international $ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 37.5 current international $, 62% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.83 current international $ | 3.95 current international $ | 15.5 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.91 current international $ | 5.25 current international $ | 29 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.79 current international $ | 17.08 current international $ | 23.31 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 173 Bangladesh 28.75 current international $ compare
- 174 Sierra Leone 26.57 current international $ compare
- 175 Guinea-Bissau 26.29 current international $ compare
- 177 Togo 20.69 current international $ compare
- 178 Benin 20.22 current international $ compare
- 179 Eritrea 19.96 current international $ compare
More health data for Liberia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7528 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,097 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,457 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.068 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in Liberia?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in Liberia was 23.31 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 29 current international $ in 2018.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.95 current international $ in 2003.
- How does Liberia rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Liberia ranks 176th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 344.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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.