Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Ghana
Ghana: Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita was 148.24 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Ghana, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Ghana is 148.24 current international $, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 53.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Ghana peaked at 152.89 current international $ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 18.22 current international $, in 2002.
Ghana ranks 138th 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.
Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Ghana, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19.22 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 22.81 current international $ | +18.7% |
| 2002 | 18.22 current international $ | -20.1% |
| 2003 | 27.51 current international $ | +51.0% |
| 2004 | 29.14 current international $ | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 57.48 current international $ | +97.3% |
| 2006 | 57.05 current international $ | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 58.6 current international $ | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 62.43 current international $ | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 79.29 current international $ | +27.0% |
| 2010 | 92.3 current international $ | +16.4% |
| 2011 | 105.5 current international $ | +14.3% |
| 2012 | 98.97 current international $ | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 96.89 current international $ | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 77.73 current international $ | -19.8% |
| 2015 | 82.74 current international $ | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 65.16 current international $ | -21.2% |
| 2017 | 84.32 current international $ | +29.4% |
| 2018 | 75.9 current international $ | -10.0% |
| 2019 | 118.37 current international $ | +56.0% |
| 2020 | 152.89 current international $ | +29.2% |
| 2021 | 138.72 current international $ | -9.3% |
| 2022 | 146.85 current international $ | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 148.24 current international $ | +0.9% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 148.24 current international $ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 101.81 current international $, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 148.24 current international $ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 37.5 current international $, 4.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.17 current international $ | 18.22 current international $ | 79.29 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 89.79 current international $ | 65.16 current international $ | 118.37 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 146.67 current international $ | 138.72 current international $ | 152.89 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 135 Lesotho 178.69 current international $ compare
- 136 Honduras 176.69 current international $ compare
- 137 Sri Lanka 170.24 current international $ compare
- 139 India 135.12 current international $ compare
- 140 Sao Tome and Principe 131.24 current international $ compare
- 141 Kenya 123.26 current international $ compare
More health data for Ghana
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.37 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6224 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 986.1 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 8,361 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.5623 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.06 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.5816 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Ghana?
- Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Ghana was 148.24 current international $ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 152.89 current international $ in 2020.
- What is the lowest tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.22 current international $ in 2002.
- How does Ghana rank for tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita?
- Ghana ranks 138th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Tax revenue is defined as compulsory transfers to the central government for public purposes. Public expenditure on health care is defined as all the recurrent and capital spending from government, external borrowing and grants, and social health insurance funds. Both variables are measured in current international $, which adjusts for price differences between countries.