Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP was 157.44 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP in Bangladesh, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current international $.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded 157.44 current international $ for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in 2023. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.5% on the previous year and up 166.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp 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 expenditure per capita, PPP 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% |
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
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Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Bangladesh?
- Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Bangladesh was 157.44 current international $ 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, ppp recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 157.44 current international $ in 2023.
- What is the lowest out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.87 current international $ in 2000.
- How does Bangladesh rank for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Bangladesh ranks 125th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp 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, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP (current international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Health expenditure through out-of-pocket payments per capita in international dollars at purchasing power parity.