Out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare in Liberia
Liberia: Out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare was 147.38 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare in Liberia, 2000–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare in Liberia is 147.38, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 211.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare in Liberia peaked at 147.38 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 13.62, in 2003.
Liberia ranks 129th 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 on healthcare in Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23.4 | — |
| 2001 | 15.76 | -32.7% |
| 2002 | 15.23 | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 13.62 | -10.6% |
| 2004 | 43.27 | +217.7% |
| 2005 | 46.7 | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 40.95 | -12.3% |
| 2007 | 22.24 | -45.7% |
| 2008 | 26.41 | +18.7% |
| 2009 | 46.16 | +74.8% |
| 2010 | 48.76 | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 49.56 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 48.65 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 47.4 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 60.14 | +26.9% |
| 2015 | 77.07 | +28.2% |
| 2016 | 73.76 | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 71.3 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 76 | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 80.89 | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 129.34 | +59.9% |
| 2021 | 125.83 | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 142.91 | +13.6% |
| 2023 | 147.38 | +3.1% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 147.38 is above the median for low income countries, which is 42.42, 3.5× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 147.38 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 62.04, 2.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare in Liberia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +217.7% | 13.62 | 43.27 |
| 2009 | +74.8% | 26.41 | 46.16 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.37 | 13.62 | 46.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 63.35 | 47.4 | 80.89 | 10 |
| 2020s | 136.37 | 125.83 | 147.38 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More health data for Liberia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7528 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 3,457 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.068 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0699 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare in Liberia?
- Out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare in Liberia was 147.38 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 147.38 in 2023.
- What is the lowest out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.62 in 2003.
- How does Liberia rank for out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare?
- Liberia ranks 129th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 211.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Out of pocket expenditure per capita on healthcare. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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