Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP in Gambia
Gambia: Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP was 31.8 current international $ in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
31.8 current international $
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
174th
of 193 countries
All-time high
44.21 current international $
in 2000
All-time low
10.56 current international $
in 2004
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP in Gambia, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current international $.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 31.8 current international $ for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in 2023.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 93.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Gambia peaked at 44.21 current international $ in 2000 and was at its lowest, 10.56 current international $, in 2004.
Gambia ranks 174th of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP in Gambia, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 44.21 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 35.06 current international $ | -20.7% |
| 2002 | 24.73 current international $ | -29.5% |
| 2003 | 19.89 current international $ | -19.6% |
| 2004 | 10.56 current international $ | -46.9% |
| 2005 | 12.01 current international $ | +13.7% |
| 2006 | 13.69 current international $ | +14.0% |
| 2007 | 14.82 current international $ | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 16 current international $ | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 16.53 current international $ | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 16.84 current international $ | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 17.34 current international $ | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 17.14 current international $ | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 16.41 current international $ | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 15.83 current international $ | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 14.8 current international $ | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 19.61 current international $ | +32.5% |
| 2017 | 18.24 current international $ | -7.0% |
| 2018 | 14.64 current international $ | -19.7% |
| 2019 | 15.46 current international $ | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 25.25 current international $ | +63.3% |
| 2021 | 28.71 current international $ | +13.7% |
| 2022 | 31.94 current international $ | +11.2% |
| 2023 | 31.8 current international $ | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.75 current international $ | 10.56 current international $ | 44.21 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.63 current international $ | 14.64 current international $ | 19.61 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.43 current international $ | 25.25 current international $ | 31.94 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 171 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 33.37 current international $ compare
- 172 Tanzania, United Republic of 33.25 current international $ compare
- 173 Timor-Leste 32.25 current international $ compare
- 175 Tonga 30.03 current international $ compare
- 176 Zambia 25.07 current international $ compare
- 177 Burundi 24.51 current international $ compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,044 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 700 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.9696 % 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 0.0686 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.9636 % 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 expenditure per capita, ppp in Gambia?
- Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Gambia was 31.8 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 Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 44.21 current international $ in 2000.
- What is the lowest out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.56 current international $ in 2004.
- How does Gambia rank for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Gambia ranks 174th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Gambia 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.