Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP in Nepal
Nepal: Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP was 197.27 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, PPP in Nepal, 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 Nepal is 197.27 current international $, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 152.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Nepal peaked at 197.27 current international $ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 26.25 current international $, in 2000.
Nepal ranks 118th 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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 26.25 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 30.95 current international $ | +17.9% |
| 2002 | 32.46 current international $ | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 34.39 current international $ | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 36.74 current international $ | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 36.11 current international $ | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 29.51 current international $ | -18.3% |
| 2007 | 46.21 current international $ | +56.6% |
| 2008 | 52.12 current international $ | +12.8% |
| 2009 | 52.03 current international $ | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 59.81 current international $ | +14.9% |
| 2011 | 58.43 current international $ | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 62.1 current international $ | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 78.19 current international $ | +25.9% |
| 2014 | 88.42 current international $ | +13.1% |
| 2015 | 96.08 current international $ | +8.7% |
| 2016 | 89.49 current international $ | -6.9% |
| 2017 | 97.66 current international $ | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 103.42 current international $ | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 109.69 current international $ | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 119.5 current international $ | +8.9% |
| 2021 | 133.68 current international $ | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 184.67 current international $ | +38.1% |
| 2023 | 197.27 current international $ | +6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.68 current international $ | 26.25 current international $ | 52.12 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 84.33 current international $ | 58.43 current international $ | 109.69 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 158.78 current international $ | 119.5 current international $ | 197.27 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 115 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 206.47 current international $ compare
- 116 Libya 202.38 current international $ compare
- 117 Myanmar 201.42 current international $ compare
- 119 Lebanon 191.23 current international $ compare
- 120 Nigeria 187.06 current international $ compare
- 121 Jamaica 175.85 current international $ compare
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- Population ages 45-49, female, annual growth rate 2.4 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Nepal?
- Out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp in Nepal was 197.27 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 197.27 current international $ in 2023.
- What is the lowest out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.25 current international $ in 2000.
- How does Nepal rank for out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp?
- Nepal ranks 118th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is out-of-pocket expenditure per capita, ppp rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 152.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.