Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita was 6.69 current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Zimbabwe, 2010–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 6.69 current US$ for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in 2023.
That represents a change of up 11.3% on the previous year and down 76.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Zimbabwe peaked at 32.52 current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 5.01 current US$, in 2019.
Zimbabwe ranks 187th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.52 current US$ | — |
| 2011 | 31.2 current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2012 | 29.97 current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 28.82 current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 27.72 current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 26.64 current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 25.18 current US$ | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 9.69 current US$ | -61.5% |
| 2018 | 10.1 current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 5.01 current US$ | -50.4% |
| 2020 | 5.32 current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 5.41 current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 6.01 current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2023 | 6.69 current US$ | +11.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.68 current US$ | 5.01 current US$ | 32.52 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.86 current US$ | 5.32 current US$ | 6.69 current US$ | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Zimbabwe?
- Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita in Zimbabwe was 6.69 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 32.52 current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest out-of-pocket expenditure per capita recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.01 current US$ in 2019.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita?
- Zimbabwe ranks 187th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.