Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita (current US$) in Iran
Iran: Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita (current US$) was 115.22 current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Iran, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Iran recorded 115.22 current US$ for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in 2023.
That represents a change of up 10.7% on the previous year and down 41.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Iran peaked at 290.68 current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 47.62 current US$, in 2000.
Iran ranks 100th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita (current US$) in Iran, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 47.62 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 55.23 current US$ | +16.0% |
| 2002 | 57.29 current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 62.46 current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2004 | 79.05 current US$ | +26.6% |
| 2005 | 95.26 current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2006 | 99.28 current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 126.39 current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2008 | 160.25 current US$ | +26.8% |
| 2009 | 198.48 current US$ | +23.9% |
| 2010 | 252.2 current US$ | +27.1% |
| 2011 | 290.68 current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2012 | 274.93 current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 197.21 current US$ | -28.3% |
| 2014 | 158.44 current US$ | -19.7% |
| 2015 | 164.88 current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 158.61 current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 149.99 current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 97.69 current US$ | -34.9% |
| 2019 | 87.52 current US$ | -10.4% |
| 2020 | 69.17 current US$ | -21.0% |
| 2021 | 82.01 current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2022 | 104.06 current US$ | +26.9% |
| 2023 | 115.22 current US$ | +10.7% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 115.22 current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 130.03 current US$, 89% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 115.22 current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 115.22 current US$, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 98.13 current US$ | 47.62 current US$ | 198.48 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 183.21 current US$ | 87.52 current US$ | 290.68 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 92.62 current US$ | 69.17 current US$ | 115.22 current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
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Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Iran?
- Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Iran was 115.22 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 290.68 current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest out-of-pocket expenditure per capita recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.62 current US$ in 2000.
- How does Iran rank for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita?
- Iran ranks 100th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.