Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare was 157.44 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Bangladesh, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Bangladesh is 157.44 current international $, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 166.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Bangladesh peaked at 157.44 current international $ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 16.87 current international $, in 2000.
That places Bangladesh 125th 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 spending per capita on healthcare in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16.87 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 18.63 current international $ | +10.4% |
| 2002 | 20.19 current international $ | +8.4% |
| 2003 | 21.58 current international $ | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 23.47 current international $ | +8.8% |
| 2005 | 27.19 current international $ | +15.8% |
| 2006 | 30.35 current international $ | +11.6% |
| 2007 | 34.46 current international $ | +13.5% |
| 2008 | 36.72 current international $ | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 39.68 current international $ | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 44.06 current international $ | +11.0% |
| 2011 | 49.18 current international $ | +11.6% |
| 2012 | 55.19 current international $ | +12.2% |
| 2013 | 59 current international $ | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 64.06 current international $ | +8.6% |
| 2015 | 69.56 current international $ | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 78.22 current international $ | +12.5% |
| 2017 | 81.01 current international $ | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 89.88 current international $ | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 98.36 current international $ | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 111.58 current international $ | +13.4% |
| 2021 | 128.44 current international $ | +15.1% |
| 2022 | 146.5 current international $ | +14.1% |
| 2023 | 157.44 current international $ | +7.5% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 157.44 current international $ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 91.82 current international $, 1.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 157.44 current international $ is below the median for South Asia, which is 184.79 current international $, 85% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.91 current international $ | 16.87 current international $ | 39.68 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.85 current international $ | 44.06 current international $ | 98.36 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 135.99 current international $ | 111.58 current international $ | 157.44 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 122 Bhutan 172.31 current international $ compare
- 123 Cameroon 166.54 current international $ compare
- 124 Cape Verde 158.7 current international $ compare
- 126 Belize 153.55 current international $ compare
- 127 Guinea-Bissau 152.13 current international $ compare
- 128 India 151.95 current international $ compare
More health data for Bangladesh
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,153 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,062 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 35 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.8772 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0468 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.7714 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Bangladesh?
- Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Bangladesh was 157.44 current international $ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 157.44 current international $ in 2023.
- What is the lowest out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.87 current international $ in 2000.
- How does Bangladesh rank for out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare?
- Bangladesh ranks 125th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 166.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Out-of-pocket spending is defined as direct payments made by individuals to health care providers at the time of service use. This data is adjusted for differences in living costs between countries, but it is not adjusted for inflation.