Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam: Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare was 140.54 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Brunei Darussalam, 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 Brunei Darussalam is 140.54 current international $, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 23.4% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Brunei Darussalam peaked at 358.25 current international $ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 71.93 current international $, in 2016.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 132nd 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 spending per capita on healthcare in Brunei Darussalam, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 298.34 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 323.54 current international $ | +8.4% |
| 2002 | 326.75 current international $ | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 358.25 current international $ | +9.6% |
| 2004 | 351.12 current international $ | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 297.89 current international $ | -15.2% |
| 2006 | 242.49 current international $ | -18.6% |
| 2007 | 209.89 current international $ | -13.4% |
| 2008 | 152.83 current international $ | -27.2% |
| 2009 | 176.91 current international $ | +15.8% |
| 2010 | 149.71 current international $ | -15.4% |
| 2011 | 130.66 current international $ | -12.7% |
| 2012 | 142.97 current international $ | +9.4% |
| 2013 | 148.65 current international $ | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 114.05 current international $ | -23.3% |
| 2015 | 74.45 current international $ | -34.7% |
| 2016 | 71.93 current international $ | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 75.75 current international $ | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 76.37 current international $ | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 85.1 current international $ | +11.4% |
| 2020 | 99.49 current international $ | +16.9% |
| 2021 | 116.4 current international $ | +17.0% |
| 2022 | 113.87 current international $ | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 140.54 current international $ | +23.4% |
Brunei Darussalam compared with similar countries
- Brunei Darussalam's 140.54 current international $ is below the median for high income countries, which is 820.22 current international $, 17% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Brunei Darussalam's 140.54 current international $ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 129.49 current international $, 1.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 273.8 current international $ | 152.83 current international $ | 358.25 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 106.96 current international $ | 71.93 current international $ | 149.71 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 117.57 current international $ | 99.49 current international $ | 140.54 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Brunei Darussalam
- 129 Liberia 147.38 current international $ compare
- 130 Kyrgyzstan 147.35 current international $ compare
- 131 Comoros 141.2 current international $ compare
- 133 Mauritania 132.06 current international $ compare
- 134 Indonesia 129.49 current international $ compare
- 135 Togo 119.5 current international $ compare
More health data for Brunei Darussalam
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3926 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,268 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 8 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7116 % 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 0.032 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.7964 % 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 Brunei Darussalam?
- Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Brunei Darussalam was 140.54 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 Brunei Darussalam?
- The highest recorded value was 358.25 current international $ in 2003.
- What is the lowest out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare recorded in Brunei Darussalam?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.93 current international $ in 2016.
- How does Brunei Darussalam rank for out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare?
- Brunei Darussalam ranks 132nd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare rising or falling in Brunei Darussalam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brunei Darussalam 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.