Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP in Bhutan
Bhutan: Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP was 172.31 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
172.31 current international $
Change on year
up 10.7%
World rank
122nd
of 193 countries
All-time high
173.61 current international $
in 2021
All-time low
11.59 current international $
in 2001
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP in Bhutan, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current international $.
Analysis
In 2023, out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Bhutan stood at 172.31 current international $.
The figure is up 10.7% on the previous year and up 203.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Bhutan peaked at 173.61 current international $ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 11.59 current international $, in 2001.
That places Bhutan 122nd 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 Bhutan, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14.24 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 11.59 current international $ | -18.6% |
| 2002 | 15.02 current international $ | +29.7% |
| 2003 | 27.23 current international $ | +81.3% |
| 2004 | 27.64 current international $ | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 27.34 current international $ | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 27.73 current international $ | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 28.73 current international $ | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 28.02 current international $ | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 33.39 current international $ | +19.2% |
| 2010 | 35.5 current international $ | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 36.17 current international $ | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 53.76 current international $ | +48.6% |
| 2013 | 56.77 current international $ | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 60.4 current international $ | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 66.3 current international $ | +9.8% |
| 2016 | 70.14 current international $ | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 46.88 current international $ | -33.2% |
| 2018 | 47.27 current international $ | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 74.3 current international $ | +57.2% |
| 2020 | 80.87 current international $ | +8.8% |
| 2021 | 173.61 current international $ | +114.7% |
| 2022 | 155.63 current international $ | -10.4% |
| 2023 | 172.31 current international $ | +10.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.09 current international $ | 11.59 current international $ | 33.39 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.75 current international $ | 35.5 current international $ | 74.3 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 145.6 current international $ | 80.87 current international $ | 173.61 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 119 Lebanon 191.23 current international $ compare
- 120 Nigeria 187.06 current international $ compare
- 121 Jamaica 175.85 current international $ compare
- 123 Cameroon 166.54 current international $ compare
- 124 Cape Verde 158.7 current international $ compare
- 125 Bangladesh 157.44 current international $ compare
More health data for Bhutan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -10 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0915 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,531 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 9 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 15-19, male, annual growth rate -1.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per capita 0.0437 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, annual growth rate 0.8032 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per capita 0.0444 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Bhutan?
- Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Bhutan was 172.31 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 Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 173.61 current international $ in 2021.
- What is the lowest out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.59 current international $ in 2001.
- How does Bhutan rank for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Bhutan ranks 122nd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 203.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan 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.