Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Liberia
Liberia: Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare was 147.38 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Liberia, 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 Liberia is 147.38 current international $, 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 spending per capita on healthcare in Liberia peaked at 147.38 current international $ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 13.62 current international $, 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 spending per capita on healthcare in Liberia, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23.4 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 15.76 current international $ | -32.7% |
| 2002 | 15.23 current international $ | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 13.62 current international $ | -10.6% |
| 2004 | 43.27 current international $ | +217.7% |
| 2005 | 46.7 current international $ | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 40.95 current international $ | -12.3% |
| 2007 | 22.24 current international $ | -45.7% |
| 2008 | 26.41 current international $ | +18.7% |
| 2009 | 46.16 current international $ | +74.8% |
| 2010 | 48.76 current international $ | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 49.56 current international $ | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 48.65 current international $ | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 47.4 current international $ | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 60.14 current international $ | +26.9% |
| 2015 | 77.07 current international $ | +28.2% |
| 2016 | 73.76 current international $ | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 71.3 current international $ | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 76 current international $ | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 80.89 current international $ | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 129.34 current international $ | +59.9% |
| 2021 | 125.83 current international $ | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 142.91 current international $ | +13.6% |
| 2023 | 147.38 current international $ | +3.1% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 147.38 current international $ is above the median for low income countries, which is 42.42 current international $, 3.5× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 147.38 current international $ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 62.04 current international $, 2.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-pocket spending 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 current international $ | 43.27 current international $ |
| 2009 | +74.8% | 26.41 current international $ | 46.16 current international $ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.37 current international $ | 13.62 current international $ | 46.7 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 63.35 current international $ | 47.4 current international $ | 80.89 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 136.37 current international $ | 125.83 current international $ | 147.38 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 126 Belize 153.55 current international $ compare
- 127 Guinea-Bissau 152.13 current international $ compare
- 128 India 151.95 current international $ compare
- 130 Kyrgyzstan 147.35 current international $ compare
- 131 Comoros 141.2 current international $ compare
- 132 Brunei Darussalam 140.54 current international $ compare
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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,097 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,457 deaths (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Liberia?
- Out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare in Liberia was 147.38 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 147.38 current international $ in 2023.
- What is the lowest out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.62 current international $ in 2003.
- How does Liberia rank for out-of-pocket spending per capita on healthcare?
- Liberia ranks 129th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-pocket spending 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 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.