Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP in Iraq
Iraq: Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP was 454.96 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP in Iraq, 2003–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current international $.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 454.96 current international $ for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in 2023. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 37.2% on the previous year and up 88.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Iraq peaked at 454.96 current international $ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 76.19 current international $, in 2008.
Iraq ranks 78th 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, PPP in Iraq, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 100.56 current international $ | — |
| 2004 | 103.71 current international $ | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 82.87 current international $ | -20.1% |
| 2006 | 83.08 current international $ | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 102.43 current international $ | +23.3% |
| 2008 | 76.19 current international $ | -25.6% |
| 2009 | 98.61 current international $ | +29.4% |
| 2010 | 102.77 current international $ | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 90.59 current international $ | -11.8% |
| 2012 | 239.22 current international $ | +164.1% |
| 2013 | 241.31 current international $ | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 233.94 current international $ | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 238.79 current international $ | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 185.44 current international $ | -22.3% |
| 2017 | 245.17 current international $ | +32.2% |
| 2018 | 250.1 current international $ | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 261.53 current international $ | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 333.74 current international $ | +27.6% |
| 2021 | 328.38 current international $ | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 331.67 current international $ | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 454.96 current international $ | +37.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 92.49 current international $ | 76.19 current international $ | 103.71 current international $ | 7 |
| 2010s | 208.88 current international $ | 90.59 current international $ | 261.53 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 362.19 current international $ | 328.38 current international $ | 454.96 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 75 Costa Rica 465.09 current international $ compare
- 76 Iran, Islamic Republic of 459.1 current international $ compare
- 77 Saint Lucia 456.31 current international $ compare
- 79 Cuba 427.06 current international $ compare
- 80 Grenada 426.79 current international $ compare
- 81 Tunisia 422.09 current international $ compare
More health data for Iraq
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.4 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.9773 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 898.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 5,830 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 15-19, male, annual growth rate 3.02 % 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 0.0536 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, annual growth rate 1.52 % 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 0.045 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Iraq?
- Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Iraq was 454.96 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 454.96 current international $ in 2023.
- What is the lowest out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.19 current international $ in 2008.
- How does Iraq rank for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Iraq ranks 78th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.