Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP in South Asia
South Asia: Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP was 124.74 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP in South Asia, 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 South Asia stood at 124.74 current international $. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and up 195.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in South Asia peaked at 124.74 current international $ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 17.71 current international $, in 2000.
That places South Asia 33rd out of 47 groups 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 South Asia, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17.71 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 17.84 current international $ | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 18.02 current international $ | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 18.8 current international $ | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 19.62 current international $ | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 22.64 current international $ | +15.4% |
| 2006 | 24.2 current international $ | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 26.1 current international $ | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 28.91 current international $ | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 34 current international $ | +17.6% |
| 2010 | 35.44 current international $ | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 40.03 current international $ | +13.0% |
| 2012 | 43.04 current international $ | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 42.25 current international $ | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 43.31 current international $ | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 48.42 current international $ | +11.8% |
| 2016 | 53.15 current international $ | +9.8% |
| 2017 | 57.57 current international $ | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 64.07 current international $ | +11.3% |
| 2019 | 70.93 current international $ | +10.7% |
| 2020 | 80.86 current international $ | +14.0% |
| 2021 | 103.34 current international $ | +27.8% |
| 2022 | 116.66 current international $ | +12.9% |
| 2023 | 124.74 current international $ | +6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.78 current international $ | 17.71 current international $ | 34 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 49.82 current international $ | 35.44 current international $ | 70.93 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 106.4 current international $ | 80.86 current international $ | 124.74 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 30 Cyprus 3,484 current international $ compare
- 31 South Korea 2,876 current international $ compare
- 32 Portugal 2,875 current international $ compare
- 33 Croatia 2,713 current international $ compare
- 34 Saudi Arabia 2,702 current international $ compare
- 35 Estonia 2,657 current international $ compare
- 36 Israel 2,631 current international $ compare
More health data for South Asia
- Population ages 15-19, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per capita 0.0457 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, male, per capita 0.022 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, annual growth rate 2.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0182 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, annual growth rate -0.4429 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 2.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, male, annual growth rate 2.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, 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 South Asia?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp in South Asia was 124.74 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 South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 124.74 current international $ in 2023.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.71 current international $ in 2000.
- How does South Asia rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp?
- South Asia ranks 33rd out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita, ppp rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 195.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia 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.