Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP in Mauritania
Mauritania: Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP was 103.06 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
103.06 current international $
Change on year
down 6.8%
World rank
144th
of 193 countries
All-time high
110.62 current international $
in 2022
All-time low
11.15 current international $
in 2000
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP in Mauritania, 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 Mauritania is 103.06 current international $, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.8% on the previous year and up 135.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in Mauritania peaked at 110.62 current international $ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 11.15 current international $, in 2000.
Mauritania ranks 144th 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 Mauritania, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11.15 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 12.8 current international $ | +14.8% |
| 2002 | 20.66 current international $ | +61.3% |
| 2003 | 19.46 current international $ | -5.8% |
| 2004 | 18.71 current international $ | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 23.72 current international $ | +26.8% |
| 2006 | 23.28 current international $ | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 25.8 current international $ | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 29.6 current international $ | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 28.6 current international $ | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 23.95 current international $ | -16.3% |
| 2011 | 25.62 current international $ | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 32.33 current international $ | +26.2% |
| 2013 | 43.74 current international $ | +35.3% |
| 2014 | 48.41 current international $ | +10.7% |
| 2015 | 56.44 current international $ | +16.6% |
| 2016 | 56.16 current international $ | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 65.91 current international $ | +17.4% |
| 2018 | 49.46 current international $ | -25.0% |
| 2019 | 61.78 current international $ | +24.9% |
| 2020 | 57.63 current international $ | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 87.37 current international $ | +51.6% |
| 2022 | 110.62 current international $ | +26.6% |
| 2023 | 103.06 current international $ | -6.8% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 103.06 current international $ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 101.81 current international $, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 103.06 current international $ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 37.5 current international $, 2.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.38 current international $ | 11.15 current international $ | 29.6 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.38 current international $ | 23.95 current international $ | 65.91 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 89.67 current international $ | 57.63 current international $ | 110.62 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 141 Kenya 123.26 current international $ compare
- 142 Angola 110.6 current international $ compare
- 143 Nepal 103.99 current international $ compare
- 145 Côte d'Ivoire 101.81 current international $ compare
- 146 Zambia 99.24 current international $ compare
- 147 Papua New Guinea 97.43 current international $ compare
More health data for Mauritania
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.8878 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.19 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 653 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,563 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.77 % 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 0.077 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.77 % 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 Mauritania?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in Mauritania was 103.06 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 Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 110.62 current international $ in 2022.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.15 current international $ in 2000.
- How does Mauritania rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Mauritania ranks 144th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 135.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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.