Health spending per person by source in Ghana

Ghana: Health spending per person by source was 148.24 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
148.24
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
138th
of 193 countries
All-time high
152.89
in 2020
All-time low
18.22
in 2002
Years of data
24
2000–2023

Health spending per person by source in Ghana, 2000–2023

0501001502000201120232000: 19.22001: 22.82002: 18.22003: 27.52004: 29.12005: 57.52006: 572007: 58.62008: 62.42009: 79.32010: 92.32011: 105.52012: 992013: 96.92014: 77.72015: 82.72016: 65.22017: 84.32018: 75.92019: 118.42020: 152.92021: 138.72022: 146.92023: 148.2

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for health spending per person by source in Ghana is 148.24, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 53.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, health spending per person by source in Ghana peaked at 152.89 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 18.22, in 2002.

That places Ghana 138th out of 193 countries 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 43.17 18.22 79.29 10
2010s 89.79 65.16 118.37 10
2020s 146.67 138.72 152.89 4

Countries ranked near Ghana

  1. 135 Lesotho 178.69 compare
  2. 136 Honduras 176.69 compare
  3. 137 Sri Lanka 170.24 compare
  4. 139 India 135.12 compare
  5. 140 Sao Tome and Principe 131.24 compare
  6. 141 Kenya 123.26 compare

See the full ranking of 193 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is health spending per person by source in Ghana?
Health spending per person by source in Ghana was 148.24 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest health spending per person by source recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 152.89 in 2020.
What is the lowest health spending per person by source recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was 18.22 in 2002.
How does Ghana rank for health spending per person by source?
Ghana ranks 138th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
Is health spending per person by source rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is up 53.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ghana data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Health spending per person by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Health spending per person by source
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
193 places, 4,546 data points, 2000–2024
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