Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita was 24.23 current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Central African Republic, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Central African Republic stood at 24.23 current US$. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 6.1% on the previous year and up 208.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Central African Republic peaked at 24.23 current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4.79 current US$, in 2000.
That places Central African Republic 153rd out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.79 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 4.98 current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 5.18 current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 5.96 current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2004 | 6.89 current US$ | +15.6% |
| 2005 | 7.21 current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 7.81 current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 9.07 current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 10.45 current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2009 | 10.23 current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 10.12 current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 11.5 current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2012 | 12.39 current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 7.86 current US$ | -36.6% |
| 2014 | 8.69 current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2015 | 9 current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 11.64 current US$ | +29.4% |
| 2017 | 16.26 current US$ | +39.7% |
| 2018 | 21.4 current US$ | +31.6% |
| 2019 | 21.66 current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 21.18 current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 22.93 current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2022 | 22.83 current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 24.23 current US$ | +6.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.26 current US$ | 4.79 current US$ | 10.45 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.05 current US$ | 7.86 current US$ | 21.66 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.79 current US$ | 21.18 current US$ | 24.23 current US$ | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Central African Republic?
- Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Central African Republic was 24.23 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 24.23 current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest out-of-pocket expenditure per capita recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.79 current US$ in 2000.
- How does Central African Republic rank for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita?
- Central African Republic ranks 153rd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 208.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.