Domestic private health expenditure per capita in South Africa
South Africa: Domestic private health expenditure per capita was 194.94 current US$ in 2023. ▲ Rising
Domestic private health expenditure per capita in South Africa, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic private health expenditure per capita in South Africa is 194.94 current US$, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.5% on the previous year and down 22.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic private health expenditure per capita in South Africa peaked at 281.87 current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 116.38 current US$, in 2002.
That places South Africa 80th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Domestic private health expenditure per capita in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 148.17 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 133.1 current US$ | -10.2% |
| 2002 | 116.38 current US$ | -12.6% |
| 2003 | 156.79 current US$ | +34.7% |
| 2004 | 199.91 current US$ | +27.5% |
| 2005 | 193.1 current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 194.74 current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 204.41 current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 197.1 current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 205.62 current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 254.96 current US$ | +24.0% |
| 2011 | 281.87 current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 269.2 current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 250.02 current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 230.31 current US$ | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 202.92 current US$ | -11.9% |
| 2016 | 188.82 current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2017 | 219.87 current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2018 | 233.7 current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 219.15 current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 168.54 current US$ | -23.1% |
| 2021 | 208.89 current US$ | +23.9% |
| 2022 | 208.47 current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 194.94 current US$ | -6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 174.93 current US$ | 116.38 current US$ | 205.62 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 235.08 current US$ | 188.82 current US$ | 281.87 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 195.21 current US$ | 168.54 current US$ | 208.89 current US$ | 4 |
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 05-09, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 05-09, female, per capita 0.0424 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 05-09, male, annual growth rate 2.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 05-09, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Population ages 10-14, female, annual growth rate -0.9299 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic private health expenditure per capita in South Africa?
- Domestic private health expenditure per capita in South Africa was 194.94 current US$ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest domestic private health expenditure per capita recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 281.87 current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest domestic private health expenditure per capita recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 116.38 current US$ in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for domestic private health expenditure per capita?
- South Africa ranks 80th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic private health expenditure per capita rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Domestic private health expenditure per capita (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Current private expenditures on health per capita expressed in current US dollars. Domestic private sources include funds from households, corporations and non-profit organizations. Such expenditures can be either prepaid to voluntary health insurance or paid directly to healthcare providers.