Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP in Liberia
Liberia: Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP was 147.38 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP in Liberia, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp 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 expenditure per capita, ppp in Liberia peaked at 147.38 current international $ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 13.62 current international $, in 2003.
That places Liberia 129th 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 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% |
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)
- Population ages 15-19, male, annual growth rate 2.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per capita 0.0578 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, annual growth rate 3.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per capita 0.0474 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Liberia?
- Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Liberia was 147.38 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 147.38 current international $ in 2023.
- What is the lowest out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.62 current international $ in 2003.
- How does Liberia rank for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Liberia ranks 129th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp 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, 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.