Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Bhutan
Bhutan: Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita was 41.3 current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Bhutan, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Bhutan is 41.3 current US$, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and up 135.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Bhutan peaked at 46.06 current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.82 current US$, in 2001.
That places Bhutan 132nd out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.53 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 2.82 current US$ | -20.2% |
| 2002 | 3.67 current US$ | +30.3% |
| 2003 | 7.06 current US$ | +92.3% |
| 2004 | 7.49 current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 7.86 current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 8.02 current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 9.28 current US$ | +15.7% |
| 2008 | 8.91 current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 9.91 current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2010 | 11.93 current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2011 | 12.71 current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 17.24 current US$ | +35.7% |
| 2013 | 17.55 current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 18.46 current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 19.17 current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 19.61 current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 13.79 current US$ | -29.7% |
| 2018 | 13.43 current US$ | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 20.59 current US$ | +53.3% |
| 2020 | 20.69 current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 46.06 current US$ | +122.6% |
| 2022 | 38.66 current US$ | -16.1% |
| 2023 | 41.3 current US$ | +6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.85 current US$ | 2.82 current US$ | 9.91 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.45 current US$ | 11.93 current US$ | 20.59 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.68 current US$ | 20.69 current US$ | 46.06 current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 129 Afghanistan 45.56 current US$ compare
- 130 Gabon 43.69 current US$ compare
- 131 Bangladesh 42.4 current US$ compare
- 133 Indonesia 40.96 current US$ compare
- 134 Kyrgyzstan 40.85 current US$ compare
- 135 Mauritania 40.32 current US$ compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -10 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0915 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,531 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 9 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate 2.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.013 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 5.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.0093 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Bhutan?
- Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Bhutan was 41.3 current US$ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest out-of-pocket expenditure per capita recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 46.06 current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest out-of-pocket expenditure per capita recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.82 current US$ in 2001.
- How does Bhutan rank for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita?
- Bhutan ranks 132nd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 135.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Health expenditure through out-of-pocket payments per capita in USD. Out of pocket payments are spending on health directly out of pocket by households in each country.